Full job descriptionOur client is seeking reliable, motivated and hardworking Production Operators to join their state-of-the-art electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Sunderland. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop a career within advanced manufacturing, offering competitive pay, company benefits and the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with specialist production machinery and technology.


Salary & Shifts:
Salary: £25,817 – £33,562 per annum, including applicable shift allowance
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time
Pay Rates:
*Basic Salary: Starting from £25,817 per annum
*Salary Including Shift Allowance: Up to £33,562 per annum
Shift Pattern:
*Full-time working hours


Benefits
*Competitive annual salary
*Shift allowance where applicable
*Company benefits package
*Opportunity to work in a modern, advanced manufacturing facility
*Experience working with specialist production machinery and technology
*Opportunities to develop new manufacturing and technical skills
*Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
*Supportive team-based working environment


Requirements:
*Reliable, punctual and dependable
*Excellent attention to detail
*Strong commitment to workplace health & safety
*Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
*Willingness to learn new skills and develop technical knowledge
*Comfortable working with specialist production machinery and equipment
*Able to adapt to changing production requirements
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team
*Good communication and problem-solving skills
*Positive attitude towards achieving production and quality targets
*Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment
*Able to follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements
*Willingness to participate in training and continuous improvement activities


Job Role:
*Operate and monitor complex manufacturing machinery and production equipment
*Carry out assembly work across different stages of the battery manufacturing process
*Ensure production equipment is operated safely and efficiently
*Conduct regular quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
*Inspect components and finished products to ensure required quality standards are maintained
*Carry out Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities
*Perform first-line maintenance duties in accordance with training and company procedures
*Identify and report machinery faults, production issues or quality concerns
*Follow written and verbal instructions when operating specialist equipment
*Work efficiently to achieve individual and company production targets
*Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency and quality
*Maintain accurate production and quality records where required
*Escalate operational issues to the Production Supervisor
*Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
*Follow all company health & safety procedures and policies
*Work collaboratively with colleagues across the production department
*Undertake additional reasonable duties as requested by management