Line/Production Engineer

Ball Corporation; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Milton Keynes is seeking a production maintenance engineer to support equipment reliability on a shift-based team. You will carry out preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and help optimise line efficiency while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate data use for decision making, and adherence to safety guidelines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. On-site role with opportunities for technical skill development.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent technical background.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience maintaining manufacturing equipment on production lines.
• Ability to understand and use operational data for improvement.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety checks in line with company procedures.
• Complete daily and monthly planned preventative maintenance to support reliability.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with fault-finding and problem-solving.
• Prioritize maintenance to maximise production output and line efficiency.
• Collaborate within the team and support mechanics when needed.
• Communicate shift handovers clearly with Team Leaders and colleagues.
• Complete quality checks and maintain startup sheets and documentation.

Skills

Engineering background

Production experience

Maintenance skills

Fault finding

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing

English & maths

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

In this role, you will support production operations by maintaining equipment reliability, responding to breakdowns, and helping maximize manufacturing performance. Working as part of a shift-based engineering team, you will contribute to safe operations, continuous improvement, and efficient production while ensuring maintenance and quality standards are consistently achieved. This position offers the opportunity to apply and develop technical engineering skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while playing an important role in achieving production targets.

How You\'ll Make a Difference

The responsibilities below represent more than daily tasks. They are opportunities to support safe operations, maintain quality standards, collaborate with teammates, and contribute to the products and solutions trusted by customers around the world:

• Conduct health and safety checks and work in accordance with company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Complete daily and monthly planned preventative maintenance (PM) activities to support equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective fault-finding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving activities.
• Prioritize maintenance and engineering work to maximize production output, equipment availability, and line efficiency.
• Work collaboratively within the team by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and providing guidance to mechanics when required.
• Communicate effectively with Team Leaders and colleagues, ensuring clear and comprehensive shift handovers.
• Complete all required quality checks and accurately maintain startup sheets and related documentation.

What Helps You Thrive in This Role

We\'re looking for individuals who take pride in creating quality products, solving challenges, and keeping operations moving forward. Here are the skills and experiences that will help you succeed in this role and contribute to the manufacturing excellence that powers our business every day

• Engineering qualification or equivalent technical background.
• Previous experience working in a production, manufacturing, FMCG, or similar engineering environment.
• Experience working on production lines and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and utilize operational and performance data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Fabrication and welding skills.
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Good English and mathematics skills.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge or experience would be advantageous.

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