Shipping and Warehouse Operator

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.

Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30

Tables Logistics

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

• 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

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 medieval 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.

• 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 recognised by an accredited training body. Engaging with our supervision programme to enable a safe operation (preferred but not essential as training can be given)

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.

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…