Current Job Vacancies
For any of the roles listed below please email jobs@firstlightlamps.com with your CV for further details.
Production Operator
Hours: 9am - 5pm, moving to a 10am - 6pm shift after training
Location: Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are looking for people to work as part of a small team in one of the various production departments in our manufacturing business. You will be working in a spacious, air conditioned factory and full training will be given in all areas. The successful candidates will also be required to have cross departmental training.
Reporting to the Department Supervisor
Requirements:
● A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach
● An analytical mindset and organizational skills
● Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and self-motivated
● Keen to learn and take on responsibilities and willing to cross train in other departments
Desirable Knowledge/Skills:
● Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
Company Benefits:
● Flexi-time
● 25 days holiday per year + UK public holidays
● Annual bonus
● Cross training
● Group Personal Pension
● Company events - Summer Bash & Christmas Party
● Above and Beyond award scheme
Manual Machinist / Tool Maker
Location: Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire
In the last 5 years, First Light Lamps has seen unprecedented growth in the business and we are now looking for a highly experienced Manual Machinist / Tool Maker to join our Engineering team.
As a Manual Machinist/ Tool Maker, you will be crafting the parts necessary for our in-house automated machine builds. Also, you will be building machinery, repairing, and making modifications to equipment. You will be required to have at least 10-years of experience in a similar role, or a portfolio of works that clearly demonstrate your abilities. The ideal candidate will be a motivated and ambitious individual that is willing to work as part of a small team.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience for this role:
● Fully skilled in Milling and Turning
● Be able to Turn between centres to Micron Tolerances
● Fully proficient in rotary table usage
● Thread turning
● Use of a boring head
● Can work to the best engineering practises and housekeeping
● Machining of aluminium, stainless steel, copper etc
Desirable Knowledge/Skills:
● Assembly of precision tooling, linear and rotary products
● Surface Grinding
● Tig Welding
● Brazing
Company Benefits:
● Flexi-time
● 25 days holiday per year + UK public holidays
● Annual bonus
● Cross training
● Group Personal Pension
● Company events - Summer Bash & Christmas Party
● Above and Beyond award scheme
Quality Assurance Administrator
Location: Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Administrator to support the company in its maintenance and development of its Quality Assurance System. The system is in place to ensure that products are manufactured to the required quality standards and specifications and for the products to comply with customer requirements. The role also requires you to monitor and maintain Health & Safety Standards.
Reporting to the Quality Manager and Safety Officer
The specific duties of this role include:
● Data collection and input:
- Maintaining spreadsheets regarding internal quality performance
- Collating product performance based returns data
- Assist QA Manager to collate and analyse raw data and create reports in order to improve product quality
● Returned lamps received:
- Confirmation emails - Customer contact and developing customer knowledge
- Prep returned goods with a view to instigating initial investigation and outright resolution
- Closing down reports with sign-off and filing
● Auditing:
- Audit Team member - working with Managers and Supervisors to constantly audit and update procedures and processes
- Maintaining the Supplier Rating information
● Calibrated equipment:
- Equipment distribution
- Maintenance of the equipment log and stock
● Health and Safety:
- Perform various weekly / monthly checks
- Organise recycling collections
● Product knowledge and training:
- Product and Incoming Materials inspection training
- ISO 9001:2015 certification requirements. No prior knowledge required
Requirements:
● A good work ethic
● Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and self-motivated
● A strong analytical mindset and organizational skills with an attention to detail
● Knowledge of Excel will be useful
● Experience in auditing desirable but training can be provided
● A willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks (training provided) with a view to making improvements to existing methods and processes.
Company Benefits:
● Flexi-time
● 25 days holiday per year + UK public holidays
● Annual bonus
● Cross training
● Group Personal Pension
● Company events - Summer Bash & Christmas Party
● Above and Beyond award scheme