Production Operative - Battery Assembly

Manpower (United Kingdom); Banbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is recruiting experienced Production Operatives for a specialist battery manufacturing operation in Banbury. The role focuses on battery system assembly on a dedicated production line, following detailed work instructions to achieve high quality and safety standards.

Candidates should have battery manufacturing or related technical production experience, with familiarity in Lithium-Ion or LiFePO4 technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in battery manufacturing, battery assembly, testing or production.
• Ability to follow detailed technical work instructions and quality procedures.
• Experience maintaining quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble battery systems in line with production procedures.
• Work with supervisors to meet production schedules.
• Maintain accurate build and production documentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Identify and report faults during production.

Skills

Battery experience

Electrical assembly

Quality procedures

Documentation

Health & Safety

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Battery modules

Job description

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:30am - 4:30pm, Friday: 07:30am - 1:30pm

Contract: Temporary Project Role (Until February)

We are currently recruiting for experienced

Production Operatives to join a specialist battery manufacturing operation in Banbury.

This role is specifically suited to candidates with previous battery manufacturing, battery assembly, battery testing, or battery production experience. Applications from candidates who have worked with Lithium-Ion, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4), EV batteries, industrial battery systems, energy storage systems, or similar battery technologies will be particularly welcomed.

This is not a general production role. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should have experience working within battery manufacturing, electrical assembly, or a related technical production environment.

There is

free on-site parking available.

Please note: This project is currently expected to run until

February. Due to operational requirements, the client may introduce a

split-shift pattern during the project if required.

The Role

You will be working on a specialist battery assembly line producing battery systems for industrial applications. Following detailed production processes and work instructions, you will be responsible for assembling products to a high standard of quality, accuracy, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble battery systems in line with production procedures and work instructions.
• Work closely with supervisors and team leaders to ensure production schedules are achieved.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the production department.
• Complete and maintain accurate build and production documentation.
• Maintain strict quality standards throughout the assembly process.
• Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
• Identify, log, and report faults or issues during production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
• Support other production activities as required.Previous experience within a battery manufacturing, battery assembly, battery testing, or battery production environment.
• Experience working with

Lithium-Ion, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4), EV batteries, industrial battery systems, energy storage systems, or similar technologies.

• Mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing experience.
• Ability to follow detailed technical work instructions and quality procedures.
• Experience identifying faults and maintaining quality standards within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using electrical testing equipment.
• Experience working with battery modules or battery packs.
• Basic PC skills.
• Knowledge of battery manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work using your own initiative.
• Positive and flexible approach to work.
• Strong team player with a willingness to support colleagues.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to maintaining high standards.

If you have hands-on experience working with battery systems, Lithium-Ion technology, battery packs, EV batteries, or energy storage products and are looking for your next opportunity in Banbury, we'd love to hear from you.

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