Production Team Lead (Battery)

Our Mission

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.

We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers.

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the future of electric aviation. As we scale production of our world-leading electric aircraft, we are looking for a Battery Production Team Lead to take ownership of our battery manufacturing area and play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective production.

As Battery Production Team Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the battery production area.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage the battery production area, ensuring all manufacturing activities meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets

• Directly manage and develop a team of technicians covering assembly, testing, and quality assurance

• Ensure all production equipment and tools are operational and fit for purpose

• Lead troubleshooting activities to quickly resolve issues and minimise production downtime

• Drive continuous improvement in processes, efficiency, and quality

• Work cross-functionally to support design changes, new product introduction, and production ramp-up

• Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace and battery manufacturing standards

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally with automated machinery or manufacturing systems

• Strong people leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams

• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements in a production environment

• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and certifications relevant to battery manufacturing and aerospace quality management systems (e.g. AS9100)

• A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to lead technical problem-solving on the shop floor

What can you expect from us?

We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. 

Our benefits

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)

• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership

• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits

• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)

• Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance

• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee

• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it

• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement

We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.