Battery Repurposer

**Who We Are**:
**Phoenix Metalman Recycling is an award winning, nationwide recycling business that is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest privately held metal recycler and are proudly 100% New Zealand owned. Providing services in recycling, bin collections, demolition & deconstruction and decommissioning across 19 sites, Phoenix continues to pioneer towards a Net Carbon Zero operation with sustainability at the forefront of its vision.**

We celebrate not only our team culture at work but the culture of our employees. We enjoy spot lunches, and great Christmas get-togethers and encourage and offer opportunities to current employees to grow and develop their skills - sometimes even moving around the country to another yard

**Key responsibilities**:
This position involves working to repurpose batteries of all sorts, including Lead Acid Batteries but not limited to:

- Day to day repurposing of batteries of all kinds.
- Inspect and assess the condition of lead acid batteries to determine their suitability for repurposing.
- Disassemble, clean, and refurbish lead acid batteries using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Conduct comprehensive tests and evaluations on lead acid batteries to measure their performance, capacity, and overall health.
- Utilize testing equipment and instruments to analyse battery voltage, current, and impedance.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot battery issues, identifying any defects or malfunctions.
- Perform necessary repairs or replacements to ensure batteries meet required specifications.
- Develop and implement charging strategies and protocols for lead acid batteries based on manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices.
- Operate battery chargers and monitoring systems to charge batteries safely and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records of battery repurposing, testing, and charging activities, including test results, maintenance logs, and inventory management.
- Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents, injuries, and environmental hazards associated with lead acid batteries.

**Skills, Knowledge and Experience**:

- Three years experience in relevant occupation or level 4 qualification
- Familiarity with battery testing equipment and associated tools..
- Proficiency in interpreting battery test results and identifying performance issues
- Ability to perform repairs and replacements as required.
- Some experience working in a workshop, construction site, or recycling factory OR qualification is preferred but not compulsory
- Physically fit with the ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 20kg)
- Must be able to pass a drug test.

**Location**:The battery repurposer will be required to work across Canterbury, Waikato, Auckland, Southland, Whangarei,Otago,Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Marlborough

This role will be a permanent and full-time job.

A minimum of 30 hours of work are guaranteed.

Minimum and maximum hourly rate: $29.66-$35

**Please note that our commitment to our team's safety on the job means that everyone undergoes a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.**

If you are a reliable and experienced Battery Repurpuser, APPLY NOW with your current CV.