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This is a varied role with many manual handling operations within a yard, light and heavy goods environment.\nWorking Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm & Friday 8am - 3:30pm\nDepartment: Tables Logistics\nWho we are?\nThorlabs 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.\nWhere you will be working?\nOur 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.\nRequirements\nWhat is essential to us…\nExperience working within similar roles, or demonstration of transferable skills.\nPractical ‘hands on’ approach with experience in a manufacturing environment. \nAbility to follow time bound Standard Work.\nAttention to detail, ability to maintain focus and resolve problems t demonstrate excellent customer service.\nValid (or working towards gaining) Counterbalance Truck certificate recognized by an accredited training body. Engaging with our supervision programme to enable a safe operation.\nUsing ERP and other electronic workflows. These will use PC, mobile or scanner type equipment.\nWhat we would like you to do/ to see…\nWork safely and follow all site HSE guidelines \nCarry out multiple material flow processes to fulfil supermarkets, stock replenishment, Kanbans and waste processing.\nOperation of internal machinery in the production of materials to replenish supermarket stock.\nUse various material conveyancing methods such as Forklifts, motorised Pallet trucks and other manual methods.\nFollow electronic work flows to enable material flow, accurate stock control and Kanban maintenance. \nOperate the goods in process, which includes ERP & Kanban electronic processes.\nLoad/unload various loads from vehicles.\nWhat will you get?\nAt 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.\nAnd the benefits are?\n£13.45 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.\nJob Reference: THOR-VC-2294\nCommitment bonus to be paid at the end of the contract if the relevant criteria has been met. Further information available from \nThis 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. 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