Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

Ardagh Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to ensure efficient operations in their manufacturing plant. Key responsibilities include maintaining and repairing equipment, alongside executing electrical installations. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and be proactive in their work approach, contributing to a 24-hour production environment.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory holidays

Health and Wellbeing Schemes

Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Must have gained a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
• Educated to HNC/HND level.
• Good fault-finding and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on glass bottle forming machines and all plant equipment.
• Identify and repair electrical faults with factory equipment.
• Conduct small electrical installations and modifications.

Skills

Fault-finding

Analytical skills

Understanding technical drawings

Lean Six Sigma awareness

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC's

Inverter drives

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To carry out electrical repair and maintenance work on factory equipment and services to maintain efficient operations of the plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of glass bottle forming machines and all plant equipment and services.
• Performing reactive/planned preventative maintenance (PM)Identify and repair electrical faults with factory equipment and services.
• Small electrical installations, electrical modification projects.
  
  

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Must have gained a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
• Educated to HNC/HND level.
• Good fault-finding and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of PLC’s and Inverter drives.
• Ability to understand technical drawings.
• Able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team under pressure.
• Good team ethic.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to support a 24-hour process.
• Excellent engineering skills and initiative.
• Computer literate with good oral and written communication skills.
• Have a good understanding of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Tools and continuous improvement.
• Have an awareness of relevant Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations.
  
  

What We Offer

• Salary based on Grade 6 of the harmonised pay scales (Shift worker).
• “Salary Sacrifice” Pension Scheme with up to 10% matched contributions *auto enrolled at 8%).
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing Schemes, such as Counselling and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay (dependent on length of service).
  
  

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!

Click here for more information about our careers or click here for more information about Ardagh Group.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Manufacturing, and Engineering

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing, and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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