8 Engineering jobs in Kings Lynn

Engineering Team Leader
Monday - Friday Night Shift
Spalding
Up to £55,000 DOE

Lead a strong team. Drive improvements. Make a real impact.

We're looking for a hands-on Engineering Team Leader to guide our night shift team through a period of growth and ongoing investment. If you're a natural leader with strong technical knowledge and a passion for developing others, this is your opportunity to join.

Lincolnshire | £55,000 + Pension + Progression Opportunity
Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights, 12-hour shifts)
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a hands-on, driven engineer with leadership experience looking to take the next step in your career?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, indu.

• Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 5pm
• Based near Boston, Old Leake (PE22 9PN)
• Up to £32,000.00 per annum
• Highly competitive rewards package including Group Pension
• Excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group

Engineering Team Leader £55,000
Location: Boston, Lincolnshire
Shift: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Want to lead a team on a site getting a £10 million upgrade?

This isnt just a hands-on Engineering Team Leader role its a real opportunity to step up, shape a high-performing maintenance team, and play a big part in the future of a flagship food manufacturing site in Boston.

Youll be joining a family-owne.

Engineering Team Leader
Monday - Friday Night Shift
Spalding
Up to £55,000 DOE

Lead a strong team. Drive improvements. Make a real impact.

We're looking for a hands-on Engineering Team Leader to guide our night shift team through a period of growth and ongoing investment. If you're a natural leader with strong technical knowledge and a passion for developing others, this is your opportunity to join a business where engineering is valued - and where your voice makes a difference.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive £53k salary + benefits
• Great team culture - collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking
• Loads of variety - from fast-paced reactive work to improvement projects
• Ongoing site investment - new machinery and better tools
• Leadership with real autonomy - no micromanagement here

The Role:

• Lead and support a team of skilled night shift engineers
• Oversee PPM and breakdown response across a wide range of kit
• Drive performance through coaching, mentoring, and daily support
• Carry out root cause analysis and support CI across the site
• Ensure Health & Safety, food safety, and site standards are upheld
• Work closely with other teams to ensure smooth handovers and communication

What We're Looking For:

• Multi-skilled engineering background (electrical/mechanical) - ideally in food or FMCG
• Previous leadership or senior engineer experience
• Problem solver, clear communicator, and team builder
• Calm under pressure and passionate about continuous improvement

If you're ready to step up or bring your leadership experience to a site that's genuinely investing in its future, apply now and be part of a business where engineering takes centre stage.

What is the job?

We’re looking for an Engineering Technician to support the R&D engineering team in day-to-day tasks. The role will require multiple skills to work collaboratively with team members to support them with tasks such as inspections, testing, soldering, 3D printing, use of the manual machining equipment, and lab organisation.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm

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.

Requirements

What is essential to us…

• HNC in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with precise soldering techniques and assembly of electrical components.
• Hands-on experience with 3D printers and familiarity with 3D printing materials and software.
• Good understanding of metrology and use measuring tools and equipment
• Experience with manual mills and lathes for machining and modifying prototype parts.
• Surface mount (SMT) PCB assembly
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary project team and help to drive projects through to completion
• Ability to multitask, time manage and work independently
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Adhering to core values and driven positive attitude
• Positive contribution to multi-departmental initiatives and process improvements
• Receptive to new challenges and expanding current knowledge.

What we would like you to do/ to see…

• Conduct tests on prototypes (e.g. PCB tests or mechanical parts), ensuring they meet design specifications and perform under intended conditions.
• Use manual mills and lathes to modify prototype parts and assist with machining tasks as required by the engineering team.
• Oversee and maintain the 3D printing area, performing routine maintenance on 3D printers.
• Assist in the documentation and reporting of test results, inspections, and modifications made to prototypes and parts.
• Take care of calibrated measurement equipment, ensuring up to date calibration and documentation is maintained.
• Perform precision surface mount (SMT) and through hole PCB soldering, cable assemblies.
• Manage housekeeping and organization of the engineering lab to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI) on new parts, documenting and reporting findings to the engineering and purchasing team.
• Support mechanical design changes by fabricating parts and making necessary adjustments.
• Work closely with the engineering team to provide feedback on design performance and quality.

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-1143

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 - GOV.UK (

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

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.

Graduate Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship
Thorlabs Ltd are delighted to offer an Engineering Scholarship Programme through our UK Engineering Department. This opportunity is open to undergraduate students in the UK who are in their second year (third year in Scotland) of study towards a degree in either Manufacturing or Production Engineering . Our UK scholarship programme is open for University students graduating in 2026

Beginning with an immersive 8 week summer placement, this programme will offer real world engineering design experience and lead to a role in a fast growing, multinational company.

Your learning will involve…  

·    Exposure to multidisciplinary team working in a fast-paced development and manufacturing environment

·    Concept design of a real engineering project

·    Familiarisation with Solidworks 3D CAD system

·    Rapid prototyping and vendor visits

·    Assembly, test and evaluation of your design

·    Engineering reviews and technical presentations

Who we are?

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture 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.

What we offer you…

The Engineering Scholarship Programme offers the following specific benefits:

·    A scholarship of £9,250 in each of the remaining years of your undergraduate studies.

·    A mentor from our engineering team will give one-on-one support during your placement.

·    An 8-week placement each remaining summer of your degree.

·    A guaranteed graduate-level job upon your graduation (subject to fulfilling certain requirements).

What we look for…

Successful applicants to the Engineering Scholarship Programme will require:

·    AAB at A Level in STEM subject areas.

·    First year degree results of 2:1 or higher.

·    A post-graduation employment commitment to Thorlabs of 3 years minimum.

·    A passion for technology, excellent communication skills, the ambition to lead and the drive to achieve goals.

Requirements

Your responsibilities…

·    With support from experienced engineers, design and improve mechanical mechanisms for precision motion control and vibration isolation systems

·    Demonstrate some knowledge of concept, design, development and testing of theoretical designs following concurrent engineering approach

·    Produce detailed specifications of the product from data analysis gathered from testing

·    Brainstorm, discuss and review technical challenges with team members, sub-contractors, suppliers and manufacturing departments to find root cause and resolution to the problems

·    Demonstrate some knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) in component and assembly designs

·    With support from experienced engineers, ensure Design for Compliance is implemented in the design

·    Ensure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating conditions

·    Plan and oversee the product development process and ensure deadlines are met

·    Consider implications of issues such as cost creep, compliance, safety and time constraints and with the assistance of experienced engineers, apply strategies to minimise them

·    Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure complete knowledge transfer of products into production

Required Knowledge and skills…

·    Engineering degree or equivalent experience or qualifications

·    Basic understanding of materials selection for a wide range of mechanical assemblies

·    A creative ability with attention to detail

·    Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Opportunities and requirements for career development include but are not limited to…

·    Junior Design Engineer, other engineering discipline

·    Adhering to core values and driven positive attitude

·    Positive contribution to multi-departmental initiatives and process improvements

·    Building on theoretical knowledge gained from a university degree and applying this theory into real world applications and solutions

·    Demonstration of product releases efficiently and smoothly into production

 Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm

 Closing date: Thursday 29th February 2024

Assessment days: Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Due to the nature of this role, external international candidates need not apply.

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.

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

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.