Department: Production
Location: Sunderland
Job Title: Production Operator
Salary: £24,896 rising to £27,259 after 1-year service (plus 12% - 30% shift allowance) + company benefits
Working hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Job Purpose:
* You will play a crucial role in the manufacturing process of EV batteries in a brand new manufacturing giga-plant based in Sunderland.
* Working as part of the Production Team you will be responsible for the efficient and safe operation of manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high quality products.
* This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team and be involved in all areas of the battery manufacturing process for the UK’s largest lithium-ion battery producer.
Responsibilities:
* Operate and monitor complex machinery and production equipment
* Perform complex assembly work in various areas of the production process
* Conduct quality checks throughout the production process
* Responsible for TPM (total product maintenance)
* Perform first line maintenance
* Suggest and participate in continuous process improvement
* Follow verbal and written instructions for specialised equipment
* Maintain company and personal targets
* Follow health & safety guidelines and procedures
* Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the company
* Escalate any issues to shift supervisors
Characteristics/Qualifications Required:
* Excellent attention to detail
* Dependable
* The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
* Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
* Must be willing to learn and develop new skills
* Safety conscious
* Proven team player
About AESC:
* AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Over the past 15 years, AESC has produced power batteries for more than a million EVs across 59 countries, achieving a flawless record of 'zero critical incidents'.
* AESC's team works continuously to improve the company's global leadership in product development, quality and sustainability. In 2022, AESC was again named among 'Global Tier 1 Battery Companies' by Benchmark, a leading UK-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organisation.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive Salary
* Opportunity for career development
* Enhanced pension scheme (matching up to 10% of employee contribution)
* 26 days holidays + bank holidays, with an extra day every five years up to 30 days
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to work scheme
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