Internal Logistics Operator - 3 Month FTC - 2294
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Thorlabs scores B on the Alion truth index.
What is the job?
Running various material and electronic flow operations within our end to end value stream to enable the production of finished goods. This is a varied role with many manual handling operations within a yard, light and heavy goods environment.
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm & Friday 8am - 3:30pm
Department: Tables Logistics
Who we are?
Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.
Where you will be working?
Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.
Requirements
What is essential to us…
- Experience working within similar roles, or demonstration of transferable skills.
- Practical ‘hands on’ approach with experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow time bound Standard Work.
- Attention to detail, ability to maintain focus and resolve problems t demonstrate excellent customer service.
- Valid (or working towards gaining) Counterbalance Truck certificate recognized by an accredited training body. Engaging with our supervision programme to enable a safe operation.
- Using ERP and other electronic workflows. These will use PC, mobile or scanner type equipment.
What we would like you to do/ to see…
- Work safely and follow all site HSE guidelines
- Carry out multiple material flow processes to fulfil supermarkets, stock replenishment, Kanbans and waste processing.
- Operation of internal machinery in the production of materials to replenish supermarket stock.
- Use various material conveyancing methods such as Forklifts, motorised Pallet trucks and other manual methods.
- Follow electronic work flows to enable material flow, accurate stock control and Kanban maintenance.
- Operate the goods in process, which includes ERP & Kanban electronic processes.
- Load/unload various loads from vehicles.
What will you get?
At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.
And the benefits are?
£13.45 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
Job Reference: THOR-VC-2294
Commitment bonus to be paid at the end of the contract if the relevant criteria has been met. Further information available from [email protected]
This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.
*This is a legal requirement, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This role does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa we are therefore unable to accept applications that require employer sponsorship in order to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa.
All offers of employment are subject to eligibility to work in the UK.
We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.
Benefits
-Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.
Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail [email protected].
We are Disability Confident Committed
In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.