Technical Operator (Late Shift)

Job Title:          Technical Operator (Late Shift)

Location:          Chandlers Ford

Shift:                14:00 – 22:00

About Ilika

Ilika is a pioneer in a ground-breaking solid state battery technology designed to meet the specific demands of a wide range of applications in MedTech, Electric Vehicles and Defence.

Ilika is a publicly listed company with facilities in the Southampton area for the development and pilot manufacturing of its Stereax and Goliath batteries.  We offer the successful candidate a competitive package and the opportunity to be part of a world class technical team using state of the art equipment in a supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team during a period of growth, and to make a meaningful contribution during this exciting transition.

The role

You will be part of a team delivering production of Stereax solid-state batteries, operating specialist equipment and supporting day-to-day manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production and metrology equipment in line with defined procedures
• Deliver daily production targets to agreed quality standards
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Record and report process data accurately
• Identify and escalate process issues or deviations
• Support continuous improvement activities within the team

Essential Requirements

• A-level (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant field or comparable relevant work experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined processes
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good time management and organisation
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Experience in a cleanroom or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with production or inspection processes

Working Environment

• Cleanroom-based role (training and PPE provided)
• Standing and working with technical equipment for extended periods
• Late shift working (14:00 – 22:00), with flexibility where required

Our Culture

We value proactive, detail-focused individuals who take ownership of their work and contribute to continuous improvement. You will be encouraged to identify better ways of working and support a high-performance production environment.

Ilika is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.