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Manufacturing Operator; MBs, Second Shift

Job in Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7, England, UK
Listing for: Thorlabs
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.65 GBP Hourly GBP 12.65 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Manufacturing Operator (MBs, Second Shift) - 1657

Manufacturing Operator (MBs, Second Shift)

As a 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. In addition to producing high tolerance components critical to the finished product, you will be trained to operate a wide range of precision industrial machinery and identify opportunities to improve product quality and production output.

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 2:35 pm–11:05 pm and Fridays 1:05 pm–8:05 pm

Department: MB's Tables

Interview process: 2‑stage process following shortlisting – first stage: 30‑minute Teams interview; second stage: onsite 1‑hour interview.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work within an allocated team to achieve scheduled manufacturing targets.
  • Operate precision industrial machinery with high levels of accuracy.
  • Maintain high attention to detail, recording and communicating accurate technical measurements.
  • Communicate product status accurately via the production control system and associated paperwork.
  • Participate in cross‑training to increase knowledge and experience of the Tables Business Unit.
  • Support and drive problem‑solving and quality/performance improvement.
Required Qualifications
  • Practical hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • High level of attention to detail and ability to maintain focus.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude and practical skill.
  • Adherence to core values and positive attitude.
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
  • Proven teamwork ability.
Benefits
  • £12.65 per hour + 15% uplift.
  • Pension scheme, private health care, group life cover, group income protection.
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
  • Free onsite parking, refreshments and canteen entertainment area.

Job Reference: THOR‑VC‑1657

Please apply early as this is a rolling campaign with the right to close the vacancy early if applications are sufficient.

We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old. This role does not currently meet UK Visas and Immigration criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa.

All offers of employment are subject to eligibility to work in the UK. We are Disability Confident and Committed. Equal Opportunities are upheld.

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