EV Production Operative

Autocraft; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program / CounSELL

On-site parking

Training and development

Company workwear provided

Gym discount

Free tea / coffee

1:30pm finish on Fridays

Holidays 24 days + 8 bank holidays (Ft

Quarterly bonus scheme

Specsavers vouchers

Job summary

Autocraft Drivetrain Solutions is expanding its EV department, recruiting for battery pack repair and logistics roles in our workshop. Full training will be provided, including an externally funded EV HV level 3 certificate, with a fortnightly rotation of late and day shifts.

The role is onsite and involves handling batteries and related components. You will follow job cards to diagnose faults, prepare repair kits, unload deliveries, and maintain high HV safety standards.

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Maintenance or HV safety qualification.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely.
• Flexible for day and late shifts, indoors/outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair HV battery packs following job cards.
• Prepare battery repair kits and balance modules.
• Unload deliveries, manage core packs, pick orders and dispatch.
• Follow high-voltage safety protocols and risk assessments.
• Use lifting and diagnostic equipment safely.
• Maintain 5S standards in the workspace.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety conscious

Flexible shifts

Training oriented

Education

IMI Level 3 in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Maintenance (or equivalent HV safety qualification)

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

HV safety equipment

Job description

About us:

Part of the Autocraft Solutions Group, Autocraft Drivetrain Solutions is Europe’s largest independent engine remanufacturer and assembler, supplying OE manufacturers such as Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, Aston Martin, PSA, JCB and many more.

We are also a technology leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) battery assembly and remanufacturing solutions, component machining and engineering services. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do!

The role:

We are looking for enthusiastic driven individuals who will be working in our expanding and world leading EV department where we repair and re manufacture Electric Vehicle Battery Packs.

The role will consist of repairing batteries in our workshop, working on the logistics side, moving batteries and preparing parts for the repair.

Full training will be provided for the role – including a funded external EV HV level 3 certificate.

You may be required to work a fortnightly rotation of shifts:

Late Shift: Monday to Wednesday 16:15 - 02:15, and Thursday 16:15 – 01:45

Day Shift: Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, and Friday 08:00 – 13:30

Both shifts are 37.5 working hours per week.

Closing date for applicants: Sunday 20th September 2026.

Purpose: Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow job card instructions to diagnose faults and repair HV battery packs, completing relevant documentation.
• Preparation of battery repair kits including balancing of modules to support the Revive workshop.
• Unloading and processing deliveries, looking after core HV battery packs, order picking and loading dispatches.
• Adhere to all high-voltage safety protocols, isolation procedures, and company risk assessments.
• Use appropriate lifting, diagnostic, and mechanical equipment safely and accurately.
• Keep the workspace clean, and organised, maintaining and improving 5s standards.

Person Specification

• The capability to be trained in IMI Level 3 in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Maintenance (or equivalent HV safety qualification).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow operating procedures and instructions.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and committed to quality and safety.
• Reliable, organised, and eager to develop skills in the growing EV industry.
• Flexibility to work indoors and outdoors, both day and late shifts as required.

• Employee Assistance Program / Counselling
• On-site parking
• Training and development
• Company workwear provided
• Gym discount
• Free tea / coffee
• 1:30pm finish on Fridays
• Holidays 24 days + 8 bank holidays (FTE, pro-rated)
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Specsavers vouchers