What is the job?
We are seeking a part time Waste Stream Coordinator to support the facilities team. To oversee, coordinate and audit Thorlabs Ltd waste streams ensuring statutory compliance.

Working Hours: PART TIME – 30 hours a week split over 4/5 days – onsite.

What is essential to us…

·       Experience of Waste stream coordination within a manufacturing environment, including some hazardous waste.

·       Industry recognized qualification in waste management.

·       Health and safety knowledge working in a heavy goods manufacturing environment.

·       Knowledge of environmental legislation and practical skills to implement these into practice.

·       Ability to influence and communicate with people and coordinate projects.

·       Forklift experience or happy to be trained.

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 13 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

Where you will be working?

You’ll be working in our new purpose-built facility in Witchford, Ely, just 12 miles from Cambridge. 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.

Requirements

What we would like you to do/ to see…

·       Maintaining and establishing Thorlabs Ltd requirements to comply with all relevant waste steam legislation.

·       Collaborating with QA, H&S, Internal Logistics and Facilities team to implement practical continuous improvement within our waste processes.

·       Carry out regular risk assessments and audits in our waste stream end to end processes.

·       Maintaining documentation as required.

·       Maintain our waste storage areas ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, maintained and labelled correctly.

·       Implement an ongoing training initiative for all relevant colleagues to raise awareness of correct waste stream processes.

·       Collaborate and audit our key internal waste generators and look for reductions at source.

·       Use of Visual Management Systems to show stakeholders the status of our waste streams.

·       Manage contractor(s) as required, ensuring value for money and consolidation opportunity to reduce cost and environmental impact.

·       Working with the Facilities Technician oversee physical handling of waste in production and yard ensuring timely collections and correct paperwork.

·       Lead improvement projects directly linked to waste management to reduce our environmental impact.

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.

Job Reference: THOR-VC-835

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.

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. 

We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.

Benefits

-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 (email address removed).

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.