Technician – Battery Test (Late Shift)
- Kidlington
- Full-time
- Perm
- 37.5 hours per week
THE POWER OF NOW
Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Technician – Battery Test (Late Shift)to join the Battery Test department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
About the role
To carry out the testing of battery packs in the battery pack test facilities within Fortescue Zero. Responsible for various aspects of battery testing including test setup, test containers maintenance and development, following test procedures, generating test data, basic data analysis, and communication with team and respective departments of findings and results.
What you will do
- Set-up and decommission battery packs following the processes in place.
- Operation of the Battery Pack Test facility by performing and completing tests as per the test requests.
- Generation of test data and liaison with respective Project members to discuss test results.
- Maintenance and development of the Battery Pack Test Facilities.
- Creation and upkeep of Standard Work Instructions and H&S documentation for the Battery Test team.
About you
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Hands-on engineering approach
- Previous experience operating test rigs
- Working experience of HV (up to 1kV) systems
- Working experience of Microsoft Office packages (predominantly Word and Excel)
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Able to complete tasks appropriately as instructed by the area lead personnel
- Highly disciplined and organised
- Must bring a positive “can-do” attitude to working within a dynamic work environment
Advantageous:
- Experience working with CANalyzer and LabVIEW
- Experience in test data analysis
- Knowledge of / familiarity with battery testing, but not essential
What is in it for you?
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Application Deadline:
The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2025.
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero.
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
