SVO Group Leader

For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.

But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers darers and doers who make extraordinary happen every single day. Thats why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory.

As we embark on an exciting new era for the business we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the worlds most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Join us.

Job Purpose:

To be a member of the SVO team and support daily build operations across build stations responsible to the Group Leader. The Lead Technician is expected to supervise guide/motivate the team carry out WGB activates ensuring the housekeeping of the work area are kept to the highest standards and to liaise with build support staff including engineers (at all levels). Along with ensuring the highest quality of work.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carry out work in line with the process and Standards required using the EASE system across build stations
• Escalation of EASE issues when identified as part of trial build identify missing processes/details from the EASE
• Ensure work is conducted to the required quality VIS Standards.
• Report issues to the Product Coach/Launch Leader when issues discovered
• Contribute to problem solving around containments of build issues
• Support with Engineers for raising of issues impacting build offering potential solutions or implement fixes
• Assist with Trial fit activities
• Escalation of parts shortages as and when found or in advance of build
• Training main line technicians on new models following EASE process with support
• Assist of prove out of new equipment and tooling
• Support with catch back of parts and missed processes
• Carbon fibre work
• Carry out RIS work on vehicles waiting PTS
• Adhere to risk assessment and H&S regulations
• Ensure work is completed within cycle time
• Support quality productivity and process improvement initiatives.
• Store controlled substances/components into correct track side location.
• Adhere to company housekeeping policy
• Carry out FLM and Lean activities (5S and first line maintenance of tooling etc)
• Support the wider team during down time as appropriate to skillset
• Successful candidates will be required to support/work in other areas as may be necessary

Qualification & Experience:

• Manual dexterity mechanical/quality aptitude.
• Able to train others on process and job role requirements
• Working knowledge of vehicle assembly and awareness of EASE process and requirements would be advantageous
• Computer literate advantageous
• NVQ in automotive production repair or maintenance

Behaviours:

• Team oriented
• Accountable and demonstrates initiative
• Reliable and efficient

This is a role that is track tied and requires the incumbent to be on their feet for the entirety of the shift.

Your current contract status will remain in this role

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.

The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda ltd