Senior Manufacturing operator (Cell 1, First Shift) - 2259
CAPTION:
- Company: Thorlabs Ltd
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: Ely, CB6 3NX
- Working pattern: On-site
- Job type: Permanent
- Posting date: 21 Oct 2026
- Closing date: 20 Nov 2026
What is the job?
As a Senior Manufacturing Operator you will be very much 'hands on' in this physical role, working as part of the production team, expressing a can-do attitude and eye for quality. Your core responsibility will be to run the Trumpf TruLaser 3030, Mazak Optiplex NEO and Amada Brake Press (full training provided), processing sheet materials, feeding the Press Brake and Drilling Machines as part of the Optical Tables product line. In addition, you will be trained to master a wide range of processes and equipment and identify opportunities to improve product quality and production output.
Interview process:
2 stage process following shortlisting - First stage: 30 minute Teams interview; Second stage: Onsite 1 hour interview
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.
What will you get?
- We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.
And the benefits are?
- Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
Job Reference:
THOR-VC-2259
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.
As a Senior Manufacturing Operator you will be very much 'hands on' in this physical role, working as part of the production team, expressing a can-do attitude and eye for quality. Your core responsibility will be to run the Trumpf TruLaser 3030, Mazak Optiplex NEO and Amada Brake Press (full training provided), processing sheet materials, feeding the Press Brake and Drilling Machines as part of the Optical Tables product line. In addition, you will be trained to master a wide range of processes and equipment and identify opportunities to improve product quality and production output.
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.
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.
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?
Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
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