Day Production Engineer Day Production Engineer Barnsley, ENG, GB, S71 5BF Aug 6, 2025

Ardagh Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging solutions company in Barnsley is seeking a Day Production Engineer to maintain and improve IS machine operations. The successful candidate will focus on maximizing production efficiency, monitor IS machines, and carry out necessary adjustments. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of mechanical operations, job change procedures, and quality control. This full-time role offers a supportive environment for employee development.

Benefits

Salary based on experience

Pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of IS machine mechanical operations.
• Good working knowledge of job change operations.
• Understanding of Forehearth and feeder operations.

Responsibilities

• Achieve efficient operations of the IS machine post job change.
• Monitor the performance of IS machines for production efficiency.
• Carry out adjustments to electronic timing systems as required.

Skills

Understanding of IS machine mechanical operations

Knowledge of job change operations

Understanding of Forehearth and feeder operations

Knowledge of container specification checks

Understanding of quality control procedures

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Ardagh Group

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Barnsley, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Day Production Engineer

Barnsley Plant

To maintain and continuously improve the operation of the IS machines, in order to maximize production efficiencies at all times

Responsibilities:

• Achieve efficient operations of the IS (Independent Section) machine as effectively as possible after a job change in order to minimise the loss of production.
• Monitor the performance of the IS machines directly responding to any changes in order to maximise production efficiencies
• Carry out adjustments to electronic timing systems when required in order to improve the efficiency of the IS Machine operation
• Co-ordinate machine trials when required, to ensure that new or modified bottles can be accurately produced in accordance with customer specifications
• Liaise with feeder and forehearth team when adjustments need to be made to glass temperature, gob weight and shape, in-order to achieve maximum production efficiencies
• Identify and highlight the need for variable IS machine equipment to be changed, referring to required personnel in order to maintain and improve efficient machine operations
• Assist SPE (Shift Production Engineer) and Machine Operator when required in rectifying mechanical malfunctions and container defects in order to minimise downtime
• Establish and maintain an effective communication flow between colleagues and supervision in order to maintain a well-informed team
• Identify and implement improvements to job change procedures, working methods and the IS machines in order to improve production efficiencies, and ensure containers meet necessary specifications.
• Create and update JO-JO (Job on Job off) files in order to create a database that provides an accurate reference point

Required skills / qualifications:

• In-depth understanding if IS machine mechanical operations.
• Good working knowledge of Job change operations and procedures
• Understanding of Forehearth and feeder operations
• Good working knowledge of container specification checks
• Understanding of standard operating quality control procedures

What we offer

• Salary based on experience.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Monday to Friday working with condensed hours where appropriate.
• 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.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Groupis 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!

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