Mould Repair Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in glass packaging is seeking a skilled technician to repair and maintain mould equipment. The role requires a formal engineering qualification and offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits. Join a supportive environment focused on development and sustainability.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Family Friendly Policies

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged and worn mould equipment to a high standard.
• Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures.
• Record daily work carried out on job sheets.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Formal Engineering Qualification

Tools

Precision Measuring Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

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Repair and maintain glass bottle mould equipment to specifications to ensure that mould equipment meets production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you
• Follow the departments working procedures and practices
• Repair damaged and worn mould equipment to a high standard using various engineering techniques such as spray welding, polishing, grinding, filing and machining
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure the repaired equipment meet the required specification
• Modify mould equipment to maintain quality standards.
• Carry out checks on mould equipment using visual and precision measuring techniques to ensure that specifications are complied with
• Record daily work carried out on job sheets to provide an accurate reference point
• Monitor housekeeping in accordance with Company Hygiene Rules

Required skills / qualifications:

• Time served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of bench fitting techniques such as, drilling, filing, polishing and grinding etc
• Have a flexible working approach
• Experience with working with metals, such as Steel, Cast Iron and Nickle
• Be able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Competent with the use of precision measuring equipment – such as micrometres
• Competent with the use of hand tools – such as air tools, files and grinders
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Manual machine work (lathes/millers) desirable
• Good attitude towards teamwork and learning

What we offer

• Salary based on Grade 6 of the harmonised pay scales.Salary min £31,658 - £37,806 max. (dependant on shift)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Shifts: Regular Days/Days Afters or Extended Days – dependant on skill level.
• 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:

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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