Assembly and Testing Production Technician

A great opportunity for a skilled technician to support assembly, testing and continuous improvement across prototype battery processes, working in a fast-paced manufacturing and laboratory environment with strong focus on safety and accuracy.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

Manufacturing Operative, Laboratory Technician, Test Technician, Process Technician, Engineering Operative

The organisation welcomes applicants with experience in the paint industry, food production, printing, reel-to-reel processes, volume assembly, or any other high-speed manufacturing environment

There are 3 positions available:

• Battery Cell Assembly Technician
• Facility Electrode Technician
• Battery Cell Test Technician

SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Assembly and Testing Production Technician supporting prototype battery cell assembly, electrode processes and test programmes. This hands-on position suits someone organised with a strong eye for detail.

As an Assembly and Testing Production Technician you will work across assembly lines, dry-room operations and laboratory testing, ensuring equipment is operated safely and accurately with full documentation and traceability.

The Assembly and Testing Production Technician will contribute to continuous improvement, resource planning and data reporting as the organisation scales its manufacturing capability.

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DUTIES

Once fully trained up your duties as the Assembly and Testing Production Technician will include some of the following (specific job dependent):

• Operate Assembly Equipment: Support pouch cell assembly including stamping, welding, filling, sealing and testing
• Support Electrode Processes: Operate slurry mixing, coating and inline quality control equipment
• Plan and Schedule Work: Coordinate builds and daily lab and assembly activities
• Maintain Documentation: Keep accurate logs and ensure full traceability
• Manage Equipment: Support calibration, routine checks, spares and maintenance
• Ensure Safety Compliance: Maintain safe working environments, including dry-room and laboratory standards
• Data Support: Assist with data extraction, reporting and basic analysis
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process development and operational excellence

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Strong background in assembly or testing is required
• Experience within a manufacturing or production line environment
• Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to follow detailed procedures precisely
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Effective communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teams
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• The organisation welcomes applicants with experience in the paint industry, food production, printing, reel-to-reel processes, volume assembly, or any other high-speed manufacturing environment

DESIRABLE

• Strong knowledge of lab safety standards, including 5S and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Ability to follow engineering SOPs and maintain accurate documentation for traceability

BENEFITS

• Private healthcare
• Company bonus
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Cash allowance for additional benefits
• Wellbeing support through Yulife

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14188

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