Shipping and Warehouse Operator 1705

What is the job

As a Shipping and Warehouse Operator you will be required to ensure the safe storage picking and on time shipment of products made by our production groups. Our product range is diverse ranging from small mechanical items electronics and heavy goods.

This is a hands-on manual role where you will need to collaboratively work as a team and respond to customer queries in a timely manner. ERP experience is needed.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30

Department: Tables Logistics

Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting First stage: 60 minute Teams interview Second stage: Onsite 1/2 hour interview

What we would like you to do/to see

Work safely and follow all site HSE guidelines

Shipments of sales orders based on dates within our ERP system to ensure high levels of customer service

Comply with all customs compliance procedures and documentation and participate in regular audits

Booking appropriate carriers to collect goods.

Processing paperwork for outgoing shipments including the printing of delivery notes export certificates (EUR1 COO) and the picking of items for shipping

Ensuring that items for despatch are available in a timely basis for container and trucks

Ensuring that goods are labelled accurately for shipping and storage

Assisting with periodic stock take of warehouse

Safe and efficient unloading and loading of delivery vehicles

Safe operation of multiple counterbalance forklift trucks

General upkeep of warehouse and dispatch area; maintaining a clean orderly and safe environment

Manual handling of boxes crates and bags

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 isjust 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 is essential to us

Experience working in a similar environment

Experience with ERP systems

Working efficiently and collaboratively with production and internal logistics teams as well as other departments within the business

Excellent verbal communication skills.

Adhering to core values and driven positive attitude

Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Using ERP and other electronic Work flows. These will use PC mobile or scanner type equipment.

Attention to detail ability to maintain focus and resolve problems to demonstrate excellent customer service

Valid Counterbalance Truck certificate recognized by an accredited training body. Engaging with our supervision programme to enable a safe operation. (preferred but not essential as training can be given)

What will you get

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for in-house 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.

Job Reference: THOR-VC-1705

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 - ()

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.

-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

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.