Operator in Kidlington

Job description

Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.

The Role:

• This role is for a professional technician to make, assemble and test battery packs for our unmanned vehicles. The role involves a diverse range of wiring and building tasks for a talented, flexible, and passionate technician with experience in electronics, and electrical build in manufacturing. This person must embrace the challenge of producing outstanding results on his/her own without the need for constant supervision.
• The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience in soldering cables, building harnesses, crimping connectors, and general hands-on skills. We expect applicants to have proven dexterity, to be quick and to enjoy building complex systems.
• Experience with battery systems is not required for this role but is desired.

Tasks and Accountabilities:

As part of this role you will be responsible for undertaking activities such as:

• Battery assembly, such as soldering (PCB or wires), crimping and general avionics wiring/assembly.
• Make and install wiring looms, circuit boards and other electronic hardware.
• Assemble battery frames, and other mechanical hardware.
• Use power tools with precision and in a safe manner.
• Report on Quality Control issues and managing documentation.
• Test and follow quality assurance procedures.
• Able to multitask and work in a high pressure and task-oriented environment.

Required Skills

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Must be able to demonstrate hands on experience in previous roles as an assembly technician, or engineering.
• Must be able to solder and understand basic electrical wiring.
• Must be adaptable and open to change to work in a fast-paced growing business.
• Fluent with Excel, Word.
• Strong focus on quality and customer pride.
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.

Desirable:

• Previous experience doing wiring/assembly in the aerospace industry will be of additional interest.
• Previous experience working with Lithium-Ion cells.
• Previous experience working with a spot-welding machine.

Principal Terms and Conditions

• Start – ASAP.
• Location – Kidlington, Oxfordshire UK.
• Post – Permanent.
• Working time 37.5 hrs per week.
• Salary – to be agreed depending on experience.
• Pension – 10% contribution from the company included plus a Salary Exchange for AVCs.
• Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Green Car/EV scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Eligible to participate in BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Selection Process

• Clarifications, please contact jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk
• CV and covering letters (specifying which post(s) are of interest) to jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk
• Interviews are either virtually or at Kidlington ASAP.
• No recruitment agencies or unsolicited CVs from recruiters. Direct applicants only.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kidlington

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English