Machine Operator

Ardagh Group; Irvine; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Private Healthcare

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Family-friendly policies

Sick pay

Zusammenfassung

Ardagh Group is seeking an IS Machine Operator to drive efficiency and quality in our production line. You will run Independent Section machines, identify defects, perform swabbing and data capture in the APS system, and follow SOPs to ensure safety and quality standards.

You will work in a manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement, hygiene, and health and safety compliance. This role offers development opportunities within a global packaging leader.

Qualifikationen

• Educational attainment at National 5 level in Maths, Science and English.
• Experience in production and/or engineering in a continuous process industry.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment and customer focus.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement.
• Computer literacy with good communication skills.
• Awareness of Health & Hygiene regulations.

Aufgaben

• Operate Independent Section (IS) machines to achieve maximum efficiency and quality.
• Identify defects and machine issues; repair per SOP or report to supervisor.
• Carry out swabbing in predetermined cycles.
• Record data in the in-house APS system.
• Follow standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Maintain hygiene and perform housekeeping as required.
• Conform to Health and Safety regulations.
• Commit to continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools

Customer focus

Computer literacy

Health & safety awareness

Enthusiasm and commitment

Ausbildung

National 5 in Maths, Science & English

Tools

APS system

Jobbeschreibung

Responsible for the operation of Independent Section (IS) Machines to achieve maximum efficiency and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Identify defects and problems with container quality and machine performance, repair according to standard operating procedures or report immediately to the supervisor to avoid production delays
• Carry out swabbing in accordance with pre-determined cycles
• Record data in in-house system (APS)
• Follow standard operating procedures & best practice
• Carry out house- keeping in accordance with hygiene rules
• Conform to Health and Safety Regulations
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Required skills / qualifications:

• Educated to National 5 Level – Grade C or above in Maths, Science and English.
• Production and/or engineering experience in a continuous process industry.
• Enthusiasm, commitment, personal drive, and customer focus.
• A good understanding of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Tools and continuous improvement.
• Computer literate with good oral and written communication skills.
• Awareness of relevant Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations.

What we offer:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Normal shift pattern is determined by the 5-crew shift rota, however, typically consists of a two 12-hour day shifts followed by two 12-hour night shifts and then a six-day rest period which includes 21 shifts when working the 5 crew 12-hour shift rota / Holidays are built into the shift 5 crew rota
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities
• Private Healthcare provided by AXA.
• 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.

Closing Date: 25th November 2026

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!