Production Operator

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