We’re leading the way in lithium-ion battery manufacturing in Sunderland
One of the fastest growing manufacturing businesses
We’re the UK’s only EV battery manufacturer with a new gigafactory under construction to scale up our production capacity. The new 15.8GWh gigafactory is 30m high and 360m long – taller than the Angel of the North and longer than the Northern Spire Bridge.
We’ll need hundreds of people to help us deliver our industry-leading electric vehicle batteries to our customers in the future, and a role with AESC UK offers great growth and development opportunities.
Joining a great workforce in a supportive environment
AESC is a great place to work, and we take pride in supporting our colleagues from day one. We are committed to promoting from within, with a clear career development pathway. At the heart of our production operation is our high tech, cutting edge clean room. Our modern manufacturing environment provides a great place to develop existing skills and learn new ones, and our new gigafactory plays an integral role in our commitment to grow through innovation and quality.
Future opportunities to be part of our growth plans
The introduction of our new gigafactory will create new job opportunities to work in our fast-paced business that is at the forefront of the net zero energy transition. If you’re interested in a new role in the future, then we’d love to hear from you.
With various positions expected to support our planned increase in production once our new gigafactory opens, you can register to join our talent pools to stay up-to-date with our recruitment plans.
Ideally located to build a local career
Our gigafactory is in the heart of the region’s net zero evolution, on the International Advanced Manufacturing Park on International Drive, East Boldon - ideally located adjacent to the A1 and A19.
We’re easily accessible from Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Durham City, County Durham, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Tees Valley, and South Northumberland.
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Who are AESC?
We’ve been manufacturing EV batteries in Sunderland since 2012, with over 50 million cells produced by our talented production team – the equivalent of 250,000 electric vehicles. With a strong track record of manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for over a decade, we’re proud to lead the way as the first EV battery gigafactory in Europe when production began here in 2012.
Across the globe, the AESC Group delivers sustainable large scale investment in electric battery development – with 9 gigafactories under construction and plans for 3 more. By 2026, we’re projecting a 400+GWh production capacity globally, challenging our industry by delivering innovation and excellence.