Manufacturing Technician

EVera Recruitment; Baginton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a cutting-edge lithium-ion battery manufacturing center in Baginton, UK. This full-time role involves responding to equipment breakdowns, operating high-precision production equipment, and collaborating on continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have an engineering qualification and experience in high-speed manufacturing environments. Join a team at the forefront of sustainable battery manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance or manufacturing within high-speed environments.
• Practical technical background, ideally with electrical or mechanical specialism.
• Experience in quality-driven and customer-focused production environments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform fault diagnosis.
• Operate and maintain high-precision production equipment.
• Conduct product validation testing using various equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving

Experience in lean manufacturing

Maintenance experience

Experience with robotics and automation

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client, a cutting-edge lithium-ion battery manufacturing centre, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the production of next-generation battery systems. Working in a state-of-the-art facility, you’ll play a key role in processes spanning electrode manufacturing, cell assembly, and module/pack production, helping to power the future of electric mobility.

The Manufacturing Technician will:

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out fault diagnosis across a variety of control systems.


• Operate and maintain high-precision production equipment in cell assembly.


• Perform product validation testing using in-line and off-line equipment.


• Undertake TPM and preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimum performance.


• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives for processes and equipment.


• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and maintain production targets.

The Manufacturing Technician will have:

• Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in electrical, mechanical, or general engineering (ONC/HNC/HND Level 3 desirable)


• Previous experience in maintenance or manufacturing within high-speed, quality-driven environments.


• Experience with robotics, automation, or precision manufacturing equipment.


• Strong teamwork skills with experience in collaborative problem-solving.


• Experience in lean manufacturing within quality-driven, customer-focused production environments.


• Practical, hands-on technical background, ideally with an electrical or mechanical specialism.

This is an opportunity to work with world-class technology in a sector at the heart of the UK’s clean energy future. You’ll gain exposure to advanced manufacturing processes, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to a project of national importance.

Apply now and be part of the team driving innovation in sustainable battery manufacturing.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing, Engineering, and Research

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing