Battery Disassembly and Test Technician

EMR UK; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability-focused company in the UK seeks an individual to support battery recycling operations. You will disassemble high voltage batteries, maintain safety procedures, and ensure quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a mechanical background. Join a team committed to creating a better planet.

Qualifications

• Minimum BTEC or NVQ level 3 qualification in a relevant field.
• Willingness to proactively learn and maintain safe workplaces.
• Experienced with assembly/disassembly of complex electro/mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of the Battery Disassembly Facility.
• Disassemble high voltage batteries and maintain equipment.
• Develop routines and best practices to ensure product quality.

Skills

Mechanical competence

Problem-solving ability

Willingness to learn

Experience with electrical automotive systems

Operating forklift trucks

Education

BTEC or NVQ level 3 qualification in a relevant field

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

Tools

Basic test equipment

Job description

Overview

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

Recruitment Agencies

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.

Job Details

Pay Type: Salary