Cullet Inspector/Basement Operative

Ardagh Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging solutions provider is seeking a Cullet Inspector/Basement Operator for their Barnsley Plant. The role involves testing raw materials, ensuring quality compliance, and assisting in batch and furnace operations. Candidates must be able to operate vehicles like Fork Lift Trucks and have a general understanding of the Batch & Furnace operations. The position offers a salary ranging from £28,000 to £31,751, along with benefits including healthcare and a pension scheme. This is a full-time position with a closing date for applications on December 28, 2025.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

26.5 days holiday plus statutory holidays

AXA Healthcare

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Family friendly policies

Company Sick Pay after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various vehicles such as Fork Lift Truck and Mechanical Shovel.
• Develop general understanding of Batch & Furnace operations.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company health and safety procedures.
• Process incoming raw materials ensuring quality standards.
• Monitor raw material compliance and report non-conformance.
• Assist in daily operations of batch and furnace as needed.
• Operate departmental vehicles.
• Work at other sites as required.

Skills

Ability to operate vehicles

Fork Lift Truck operation

Mechanical Shovel operation

Skid Steer Shovel operation

Cullet Lorry operation

Understanding of Batch & Furnace Operations

Understanding of procedures for incoming raw materials

Job description

Cullet Inspector/Basement Operator - Days Barnsley Plant Role description

Required for an immediate start

To ensure effective testing and reporting of raw materials is carried out and assist in the Batch & Furnace function in order to produce high quality glass for container production. Understanding the importance of raw material contamination and the impact on the business.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you. Carry out housekeeping as required in accordance with Company Hygiene Rules.
• Process incoming raw materials to ensure that quality is maintained by completing and ensuring acceptance testing is carried out and documented appropriately
• Monitor incoming raw material environmental compliance and to report and action non-conformance conditions appropriately.
• Assist Supervision in the daily operation and control of batch and furnace operations as required as per good practice requirements
• Operate departmental vehicles
• There will be a requirement to work at other sites on a regular basis

Required skills / qualifications

Ability to operate vehicles

• Fork Lift Truck
• Mechanical Shovel
• Skid Steer Shovel
• Cullet Lorry
• To develop General Understanding of the Batch & Furnace Operation and routines
• Understanding of the procedures relating to incoming raw materials

What we offer

• Salary based on Grade 4 of the harmonised pay scales. Salary min £28,000 - £31,751 max.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Monday to Friday working, with condensed working where appropriate
• 26.5 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• AXA Healthcare
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme.
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.

Role Profile available on request.

This role is open to internal and external applicants.

Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh

Closing date: Sunday 28th December 2025

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!