Battery Disassembly and Test Technician

EMR UK Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable materials company in Birmingham seeks a Battery Disassembly Operator to support its battery recycling process. This role involves removing high voltage batteries from vehicles, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and a strong mechanical aptitude. The company values ethics and aims for sustainable operations while providing a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Health wellbeing scheme

24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of BTEC or NVQ level 3 required.
• Must hold IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair.
• Awareness of high voltage electrical systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of the battery disassembly facility.
• Remove high voltage batteries from vehicles and module levels.
• Conduct maintenance on all equipment per procedures.

Skills

Mechanical competency

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of electrical automotive systems

Experience with electro/mechanical components

Forklift operation

Education

BTEC or NVQ level 3 qualification in a relevant field

IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement

Job description

Package Description:
• Bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus each year you will have the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Wellbeing Scheme, provided through Health Shield, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatment
• Employee Support to include Life Assurance and critical illness pay
• 24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme and Financial Wellbeing Support – access to affordable loans, savings accounts, advanced earned pay, and financial education via salary finance
• Online savings- major retailers, utilities, entertainment plus many more!


About Our Opportunity:

Are you looking for a sustainable career? Where no two days are the same? Whilst working for an ethical employer who truly makes a difference to our planet?

Not only does this role offer a rewarding career, but it also has a clear path for progression and career development- which means a bright future awaits.

By playing a key part in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. Truly you will be making the world a be a better place to live for the next generation.


What You Will Be Doing:

Supporting the operation of EMR’s battery recycling process for the disassembly of High Voltage vehicle battery packs and modules by operating, maintaining & developing the Battery Disassembly Facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Removal and disassembly of high voltage batteries from vehicle to module level
• Connect batteries to battery cycler for discharging and testing
• Communication of disassembly status via utilisation documents
• Maintenance of all equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s or EMR’s procedures
• Rectification/diagnosis of issues, engagement of Battery engineers where needed
• Operate within and help develop internal standardised operating procedures and local process documents
• Completion of in process records and documentation in order to maintain traceability
• Work in line with company Health & Safety requirements together with use of required PPE
• Performing and following risk assessments
• Developing routines and best practices to ensure product quality

About You:

Useful Experience:

• Minimum BTEC or NVQ level 3 qualification in a relevant field
• IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
• Mechanically competent
• Willingness to proactively learn
• Maintain safe and tidy workplaces to 5S standards
• A practical problem solver, capable of evaluating problems through understanding and interpreting facts and data
• Aware of electrical automotive high voltage systems
• An understanding of battery system fundamentals is advantageous
• Experienced with the assembly/disassembly of complex electro/mechanical components and systems
• Operating forklift trucks
• Able to set up and operate basic test equipment to perform diagnostic tests


Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.
We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.
We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’
‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’
‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’
‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.
• We Care
◦ Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
◦ Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
◦ Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
◦ Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive
If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.

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