Machine Operator

ARDAGH GROUP; Irvine; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal and glass packaging seeks a motivated Machine Operator for 'D' Crew, ensuring safe machine operation and maintaining quality standards. Candidates need at least National 5 Level qualifications and experience in production or engineering. The role offers competitive salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

26.5 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory holidays

Health and Wellbeing Schemes

Family friendly policies

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Production and/or engineering experience in a continuous process industry.
• Good understanding of Lean Six Sigma Tools.
• Computer literate with good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of I.S. Machines.
• Identification of container defects.
• Health & Safety and Hygiene awareness.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Personal Drive

Customer Focus

Lean Six Sigma Tools

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

National 5 Level – Grade C or above in Maths, Science and English

Job description

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A vacancy has arisen within our Production Department for a Machine Operator on ‘D’ Crew.

What will the role include?

• Safe operation of I.S. Machines
• Identification of container defects
• Health & Safety and Hygiene awareness

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 based on minimum £38,896 p.a. to maximum £45,483 p.a.
• “Salary Sacrifice” Pension Scheme with up to 10% matched contributions (auto enrolled at 8%)
• 26.5 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory holidays (taken in line with 5-crew rota)
• 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 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 produces 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 has 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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