Battery Assembly Operator, Oxfordshire (x1) June 2026

Prismatic Ltd.; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company performance-related bonus

10% company pension contribution

Green car/EV scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Prismatic Ltd. is looking for a skilled Battery Assembly Operator to join their innovative team in Kidlington, UK. This role involves assembling and testing battery packs, requiring hands-on skills, soldering experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong quality focus and be adaptable to a growing business. The position offers a permanent contract with hybrid working options and excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave and a 10% pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience as an assembly technician or in engineering.
• Adaptability to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with lithium-ion cells is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble battery packs, including soldering and wiring.
• Create and install wiring looms and circuit boards.
• Test assemblies and follow quality assurance protocols.

Skills

Soldering

Wiring assembly

Crimping connectors

Hands-on skills

Attention to quality

Job description

Job Title – Battery Assembly Operator

Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE Systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting‑edge systems (such as the high‑altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.

This role is for a professional Battery Assembly Operator to make, assemble and test battery packs for our unmanned vehicles. The role involves a diverse range of wiring and building tasks for a talented, flexible, and passionate technician with experience in electronics, and electrical build in manufacturing. This person must embrace the challenge of producing outstanding results on his/her own without the need for constant supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience in soldering cables, building harnesses, crimping connectors, and general hands‑on skills. We expect applicants to have proven dexterity, to be quick and to enjoy building complex systems.

Experience with battery systems is not required for this role but is desired.

Tasks and Accountabilities

• Battery assembly, such as soldering (PCB or wires), crimping and general avionics wiring/assembly.
• Make and install wiring looms, circuit boards and other electronic hardware.
• Assemble battery frames, and other mechanical hardware.
• Use power tools with precision and in a safe manner.
• Report on Quality Control issues and managing documentation.
• Test and follow quality assurance procedures.
• Able to multitask and work in a high pressure and task‑oriented environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate hands on experience in previous roles as an assembly technician, or engineering.
• Must be able to solder and understand basic electrical wiring.
• Must be adaptable and open to change to work in a fast‑paced growing business.
• Fluent with Excel, Word.
• Strong focus on quality and customer pride.
• Previous experience doing wiring/assembly in the aerospace industry will be of additional interest.
• Previous experience working with Lithium‑Ion cells.
• Previous experience working with a spot‑welding machine.

What We Offer

• Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire, UK.
• Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks). Hybrid working (where applicable), giving you the flexibility to balance time between home and our offices (norm is 3 days a week).
• Bonus: Non contractual company performance related bonus.
• Pension: 10% company contribution, plus salary exchange options for AVCs.
• Green Benefits: Access to our Green Car/EV scheme via salary exchange.
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service).
• Employee Schemes: Eligibility for the BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme, Company Performance Free Share awards, Cycle to Work scheme, and a Halfords Trade Discount Card.
• Community & Culture: Social and employee engagement activities through our Prismatic Pulse group.
• Wellbeing: Access to Occupational Health support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our team and is vital to the work we do.