Battery Process Engineering Manager

Recruit 12; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable energy company in the UK is seeking a Battery Process Engineering Manager to oversee the operations of a battery disassembly and recycling workshop. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of lithium-ion battery systems and experience in high-voltage environments. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000, plus bonuses and benefits, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership approach to operations.
• Experience with lithium-ion batteries or high-voltage environments.
• Commitment to maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee disassembly function, manage workflow and resources.
• Develop disassembly processes for EV battery packs.
• Assess batteries for safe handling and disassembly.
• Manage stock control and export documentation.
• Act as safety operative in high-voltage environments.
• Drive continuous improvement in process efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Technical understanding of EV battery systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

EV IMI Level 3 & 4 High Voltage qualifications

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Battery Process Engineering Manager

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + bonus + benefits

We are looking for an experienced Battery Process Engineering Manager to lead and optimise the daily operations of our battery disassembly and recycling workshop. This is a hands‑on role where your expertise in lithium‑ion batteries and high‑voltage systems will directly impact operational efficiency, safety, and compliance.

The Role

As Battery Process Engineering Manager, you will oversee the disassembly function, managing workflow, resources, and technical documentation to ensure smooth operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing disassembly processes and technical data for EV battery packs.
• Leading day‑to‑day operations within the workshop, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Assessing lithium‑ion EV batteries for safe handling and disassembly.
• Managing stock control, export documentation, and end‑of‑month reporting.
• Acting as a safety operative for high‑voltage and live‑working environments.
• Supporting continuous improvement across process efficiency and safety standards.

About You

The successful Battery Process Engineering Manager will bring a hands‑on leadership approach, strong technical understanding of EV battery systems, and a commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards. You will have:

• EV IMI Level 3 & 4 High Voltage qualifications.
• Experience working with lithium‑ion batteries or within a similar high‑voltage environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to drive improvement through your team.
• Forklift licence (advantageous).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Battery Process Engineering Manager to make a real impact in the growing field of lithium battery recycling and sustainable energy solutions