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Be in the team at the centre of it all
We’re looking for people to join our team across various different roles. You’ll gain access to world class training to help you excel in your role and work with precision in your team.
Where you’ll find us
We’re on Sunderland’s International Advanced Manufacturing Park (International Drive, East Boldon, SR5 3FH), adjacent to the A19 – easy to get to wherever you live in the North East region.
About our Production Operator job opportunity:
Permanent positions, working across day, late and night shifts
£24,896 per annum rising to £27,259 after 1-year service
Plus shift allowance between 12-30% + paid overtime + benefits
We offer a variety of shift patterns, so you can plan your life around work
Working calendar shared a minimum of 2 weeks in advance
If you’re interested in learning new skills, then a role in our production team is a great career move. You might have worked in a production environment before – but ours is like no other. Split across four unique areas, each serving an important purpose in the high value battery manufacturing process, our production teams are the people at the centre of everything we do.
From production to charging and activating our cells, before stacking them together to form modules, then packing and wiring the modules into pack cases ready to roll off the production line. Full training will be provided to perform your role, with great opportunities to develop your skills.
You’ll learn to work with precision in a fast-paced and supportive environment, and become meticulous with quality and safety standards.
About our Maintenance Technician job opportunity:
Permanent positions, working across day and night shifts
£50,828 per annum rising to £62,190 including shift allowance
Overtime available
ONC / BTEC OR NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering preferable
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the North East’s highest profile manufacturing plants as we are expanding our operations in Sunderland.
We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to join our Maintenance team in order to support current production as well as the development and operation of a world class and innovative mass manufacturing Gigafactory. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most exciting, large scale industrial developments in many years, where new and emerging technologies will be adopted in support of the rapidly growing electric vehicle marketplace.
You will be working with the latest cutting-edge equipment and advanced manufacturing processes and continue to drive improvements forward whilst maintaining the products highest quality and performance levels. Your skills and ideas will be welcomed and serve to strengthen our existing highly skilled maintenance teams who will support and assist you in your career journey.
A great work environment
It’s a job that brings plenty of challenge but where we’re different to other manufacturing environments is that we work in a clean, quiet, comfortable environment. Including climate controlled workspaces and clean room facilities that mean no dirt, dust or debris to contend with when you get home.
We want to create the best environment for our people – investing in technology, proudly maintaining good safety records, nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities. We’re the experts in manufacturing EV batteries, because we focus on quality over volume – empowering our people to take pride in the work they undertake, and ensuring everyone understands the importance their role plays in our combined success.
We welcome applications from people from all walks of life
We’re committed to recruiting with an open mind – characteristics such as your background, gender, ethnicity, culture and upbringing make you who you are today. For us to be successful we value everyone’s perspectives and the knowledge they bring to our business.
If you have any questions about our working environment, our approach to inclusion in the workplace or want to discuss any barriers you’ve previously faced seeking employment – then reach out to our recruitment team. They’re on hand to support you throughout your application.
Clearly defined career paths
A career, not just a job. If you want to take your career further, then we have a great learning and development programme to support your growth. A large majority of our Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers started with AESC on the shop floor - and we’re committed to promoting from within, giving our people the chance to advance in their careers. With the right attitude you can go all the way.
Looking for an engineering role?
There’s plenty of other opportunities to join AESC’s growing team if you have engineering expertise that you’d like to further develop.
You’ll work in a multifaceted team, helping drive innovation in our EV battery production, drawing on your knowledge and expertise together with the support to help you progress your career.