R&D Purchasing & Data Assistant

Thorlabs Ely, England May 23, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Schedule Monday to Friday

R&D Purchasing & Data Assistant focuses on gcses at grades 9 to 4 (a* to c) or equivalent, including maths and english.

Skills and requirements

  • GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent, including maths and English.
  • Experience using ERP/Supply chain software (Microsoft D365 and/or Bluestar would be a big advantage).
  • Assist Engineering purchasing with management of confirmed Purchase orders to minimise any delays.
  • Generate daily PO lines report for the Engineering team.

Confirmed role details

  • Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm (Hybrid working available).
  • Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
  • We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.
  • Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.

Candidate fit

  • It’s a hybrid role, working in our new purpose-built facility in Witchford, Ely as well as your home.
  • Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely.

Additional role context

  • Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 30-minute Teams interview.
  • Second stage: Onsite 2-hour interview.
  • There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries.
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