Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance
Location: Sunderland
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Salary: GBP50,828 rising to GBP62,190 including shift allowance.
Contract Type: Permanent
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 at our battery manufacturing plant in Sunderland. We are looking for a 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.
Mission & Main Objectives:

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.

Outline and Responsibilities:

• Working alongside a team of Maintenance Technicians providing breakdown response and process improvements.
• Adhere to company Health & Safety policies and safe working practices.
• Carry out PPM tasks to schedule.
• Support Company and Department objectives to improve OEE.
• Complete administrative tasks using a Maintenance Management System.
• Undertake training/further learning as required.
• Support new plant preparation, installation and commissioning with potential to travel.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Ideally candidates will be time Served Electrical & Mechanical Technicians from high volume background such as Automotive, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Primary metal production etc.
• Educated to ONC / BTEC OR NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience of maintaining and fault finding on some of the following types of equipment and processes advantageous:
  • PLC Control
  • Vision Systems
  • Fixed Variable Speed Drives
  • Robotics
  • Pneumatics
  • Conveyor Systems & AGV
  • Boilers
  • Hydraulics

About AESC:

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Over the past 15 years, AESC has produced power batteries for more than a million EVs across 59 countries, achieving a flawless record of 'zero critical incidents'.

AESC's team works continuously to improve the company's global leadership in product development, quality and sustainability. In 2022, AESC was again named among 'Global Tier 1 Battery Companies' by Benchmark, a leading UK-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organisation.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity for career development
• Enhanced pension scheme (matching up to 10% of employee contribution)
• 26 days holidays + bank holidays, with an extra day every five years up to 30 days
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme