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What is the job?

The ideal candidate will be expected to support our Technical Support and Sales Teams in all administrative aspects, with a focus on the coordination of technical RMAs Europe wide.

This role is based in the Thorlabs UK office.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm (Hybrid working available)

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support of our European technical support and sales teams in administrative matters
• Communicating with the customer via phone and email in CRM
• Creating quotations for special products
• Data maintenance for special articles and configurations in the ERP system
• Processing and coordination of repair, replacement, Customer supplied material and loan orders
• Coordination of repair cost estimates and QM reports between customer and repair sites
• Coordination of replacement items with manufacturing sites
• Follow up on open RMAs and provide status updates to customers
• providing cross-support to CSR teams as required

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?

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. 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

• Commercial education or previous experience within Customer Support Representative role. 
• Work experience in a technical field is preferred
• An ability to provide a high standard of customer service via phone and e-mail 
• A high level of level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing orders and RMAs
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics AX or a similar ERP system
• Very good English (B2+) skills required, good skills in another European language preferred (German, Swedish, French) 
• An excellent standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Service-oriented mindset
• Problem-solving in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• A high attention to detail

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-713

Interview dates: First stage early June via TEAMS Video / Second stage interviews onsite early July

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

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.