Welcome to Coherent Scotland!
Discover a career at our Glasgow Center of Excellence for ultrafast laser systems.
"I enjoy Coherent's technical and innovative environments and the opportunity to be part of a team working on exciting new projects."
— Eoin, Mechanical Engineer Graduate Apprentice
Make an ImpactCoherent Scotland specializes in laser systems that have a meaningful impact across sectors like renewable energy, microelectronics, research, life sciences, and medicine. We develop laser systems that help people. Our systems are deployed in a wide variety of markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, fundamental research, life sciences and medicine. Our aim is to make a positive impact on everybody’s life by providing customers with lasers with superior reliability and performance. Coherent Scotland has grown strongly and consistently over the past ten years, even through times of global economic slowdown. We have a healthy product development pipeline which will enable this growth to continue in the future. This will generate a number of exciting opportunities for personal growth within the organization in the years to come. |
In beautiful GlasgowCoherent Scotland is based at the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow and is a subsidiary of Coherent Corp., a global leader in the manufacture of laser products. We are housed in a purpose-built facility with research and development, manufacturing and marketing all on one site, which we have recently expanded. Highlights
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"As a project manager, I enjoy working in a technical environment with teams all over the world."
— Marie Claire Cairns, Project Manager
Our Unique Facility Qualities
Our Glasgow site champions efficiency, with a keen focus on continuous improvement and workforce engagement. We prioritize:
- Lean tools to enhance efficiency.
- Waste elimination strategies like 6S activities and Value Stream Mapping.
- Investing in workforce training for problem-solving and operational excellence.
Great Benefits
- Annual Leave: 30 days for full-timers; pro rata for part-timers. Increases yearly.
- Flexible Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week. Flex start: 07:00am to 09:30am.
- Blended Home/Site Working: Work from various locations. Request via HR.
- Company Pension Scheme: Matches up to 8% contributions. Optional Salary Exchange Scheme.
- Private Healthcare: Option for family at discounted rate. Some tax implications.
- Digital GP: 24/7 access via Bupa and Babylon.
- Group Health & Life Assurance: Benefits for disability and death, including dependants’ pension.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24/7 confidential service, includes family.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): 15% discount on company stock twice a year.
- On-Site Bistro: Varied menu from breakfast to lunch.
More Questions?
Please visit the Glasgow benefits page for more details on the specific site benefits our employees enjoy. Glasgow Benefits
"As a project manager, I enjoy working in a technical environment with teams all over the world."
— Stacey McDevitt, Production Supervisor
Innovative and diverse economyGlasgow boasts a diverse and dynamic innovation economy, one of Europe's finest. With a flair for innovation, the city excels in:
Notably, R&D projects now surpass manufacturing, highlighting the city's evolving economic landscape. |
Top-tier education and cultural provisionsGlasgow stands out in education:
It is the UK's only city outside London with two nationally top-ranked universities. |
Access to Scotland's natural beautyLiving in Glasgow means:
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Interested?
We look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
