Engineering Technician

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging seeks a skilled Technician for its engineering team in Wrexham. This role involves maintaining high-speed production machinery, ensuring operational efficiency, and implementing safety practices. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive benefits, including medical insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Incentive Bonus

Competitive Pension Plan

Life Insurance Cover

Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety practices.
• Previous experience in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on high-speed production equipment.
• Identifying and resolving process performance issues.
• Conducting daily routine checks and continuous monitoring of plant equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Engineering or Mechanical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Hours of Work: 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Days)
Reporting to: Engineering Team Leader

Contract Type: Permanent

Purpose of Function
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to join our Engineering team at Ardagh Wrexham. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on high-speed production equipment to meet customer specifications. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of plant machinery.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing safe working practices for routine and non-routine tasks
• Managing and controlling the FIIX CMMS system by completing assigned work orders within agreed timeframes
• Identifying and resolving process performance issues
• Conducting daily routine checks and continuous monitoring of plant and production equipment
• Performing routine, planned overhauls, and ad hoc maintenance, including height and diameter changes
• Implementing mechanical improvements and supporting trials, new equipment installation, and commissioning
• Monitoring spare parts and carrying out unit spares rebuilds as required
• Providing training and support to personnel
• Offering shift support/cover when needed
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
• Performing turning, milling, grinding tasks, and FLT driving when required
• You may also be asked to perform other duties as requested by supervisors to improve overall plant performance, ensuring safety and skill considerations are followed.

Qualifications and Previous Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Time-served apprenticeship in an Engineering or Mechanical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Competency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety practices
• Previous experience in FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, prioritise workload, and demonstrate initiative
• Flexibility and willingness to work across different areas and locations when required

Why Join Us?

At Ardagh, we are committed to fostering an environment of continuous growth and development. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a competitive benefits package, including Private Medical Insurance, an Annual Incentive Bonus, a Competitive Pension Plan, and Life Insurance Cover. Join us and take the next step in your career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal well-being.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, our response times may be longer than usual. We aim to review all applications carefully and will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the next stage.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th June 2025.

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

· Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.

· Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.

· Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. 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!