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Distribution Team Leader - 1890 at Thorlabs: Ely, United Kingdom; On-site; Full time; Logistics, Transport & Warehouse. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Ely, United Kingdom, On-site
- Role classification: Logistics, Transport & Warehouse, Full time
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-05-27.
- Application path: candidates continue to the employer application page with non-personal referral tags.
What is the job?
This role oversees the efficient and accurate packing and shipping of finished goods in a continuous flow to meet the shipping cut off target. Key tasks include optimising workflows and layout to remove waste from the process and developing the team to follow standard work, report deviations, and engage in problem solving that leads to continuous improvement.
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm and Friday 7:30am to 12:30pm
Department: Motion Control
Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 1 hour Teams interview; Second stage: Onsite 3 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.