EVera Recruitment Information Pack for Cellcycle

About Cellcycle

Cellcycle was launched in 2020 as the dedicated battery recycling division of the SER Group, a business with a strong foundation in IT and WEEE recycling. Recognised as the UK's leading carbon-neutral recycling company for lithium-ion batteries, Cellcycle provides an end-to-end service covering compliant collection, second-life assessment, material recovery, and the extraction of critical minerals from end-of-life batteries.

Their client base spans automotive and EV, healthcare, e-mobility, energy and utilities, and the wider recycling and waste management industry.

What Makes Them Different?

Cellcycle holds both an Approved Battery Treatment Operator (ABTO) licence and an Approved Battery Exporter (ABE) licence, making them one of the only fully certified lithium battery recyclers in the UK capable of handling any type of lithium primary battery currently on the market.

Beyond licensing, Cellcycle is investing heavily in proprietary technology. Their LithiumCycle process, developed in partnership with Coventry University and supported by Innovate UK, uses naturally occurring microorganisms to recover critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt from end-of-life batteries. This bio-based approach offers a cleaner, lower-energy alternative to conventional refining and is targeting commercial deployment in 2026.

Most recently, Cellcycle has filed a patent for a novel direct recycling process that enables the recovery of high-purity cathode and anode materials while reducing reliance on imported critical raw materials.

Core Values

As part of the SER group, Cellcycle has made it a shared vision to create a sustainable future for all through community engagement, fundraising for charity, support for education, the use of innovative green technology, and our continuous goal of zero landfill.

• Sustainability - Sustainability lies at the heart of Cellcycle and we pride ourselves on our commitment to creating a cleaner, greener future.
• Social Responsibility - We are dedicated to making a positive impact. Through our unwavering commitment to social responsibility, we proudly support charities and non-profit organizations, striving to create a better world for all.
• Education - Through innovative solutions and unwavering commitment, we empower educators and institutions to thrive, ensuring a robust foundation for the next generation’s success.
• Community - With 90% of our dedicated workforce hailing from the local community, we take pride in fostering a vibrant and interconnected environment that reflects our deep commitment to the people we serve.

Company Size & Future Growth

Cellcycle operates two 'Environment Agency' approved battery recycling facilities, both based in the North West of England, with a combined permitted capacity to process up to 80,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material per year.

As battery manufacturing scales across the UK and Europe, the ability to recover and reuse materials domestically is becoming a critical national priority. Cellcycle is well ahead of that curve, with licensed capacity, active R&D partnerships, and proprietary technology already in development.

The transition from laboratory innovation to commercial-scale processing is underway, and the business is growing its team to meet that ambition.

Location

Cellcycle has two locations based in Manchester. 

• Cellcycle UK Headquarters - Unit A, Banico House, Tilson Road, Manchester, M23 9GF
• Cellcycle Battery Recycling Facility - Industrial Estate, Unit 7 Vale Park Way, Manchester, M8 0GF

Employee Benefits

(To be completed with Cellcycle's input)

Summary

Cellcycle is building the infrastructure the UK needs to close the loop on battery materials. With licensed capacity, cutting-edge recycling technology, and active government-backed R&D, it is one of the most credible players in a sector that is rapidly becoming strategically critical.

For candidates who want their work to matter, at a company that is solving a real and growing problem, this is a compelling place to be.