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Battery Assembly Technician

Banbury
Full-time
Perm
40 hours per week
THE POWER OF NOW

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Battery Assembly Technician to join the Banbury Battery Build department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About the role

This is a key role working within a brand-new battery assembly line producing battery systems for industrial applications. Following production processes and work instructions to produce battery systems to a very high standard of detail and quality.

Following training there will be fantastic opportunities to be involved in a wide variety of production processes as well as progressing within the team.

Initially the role will be on a single day shift with the potential to move to 2 shifts in early 2025.

What you will do

Liaise with the Lead Technician to ensure that products are delivered to the agreed schedule.
Assist with the day-to-day running of the department as required.
Ensure that all relevant build documentation is accurate and complete.
Ensure that strict adherence to quality standards is maintained.
Promote all Health, Safety and Environmental guidance and regulations within the department.
Aid the continual improvement of build process, build work instructions and test instructions.
Log and report faults and issues found during build and feed back into QMS.
Ensure that acceptable cleanliness standards are maintained in the working area.
Support other Fortescue ZERO programmes as required by the business.
Support the business in any reasonable way as required.
About you

Manufacturing background in an assembly environment preferred but not essential.
Desirable but not essential. Experience in a battery manufacturing environment working with High Voltage products.
Basic PC skills.
Quick learning and a good level of dexterity.
Able to follow clear and concise instructions and work processes.
Ability to use your initiative and respond quickly to problems.
Flexible working approach.
Good communication skills.
What is in it for you?

Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
Aviva Pension
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Electric Car Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Medical Insurance
26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
Childcare Benefits
Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Application Deadline:

The closing date for applications is 17th January 2025.

Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero.

Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.

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