Machine Repair Fitter

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual leave + holidays

Development opportunities

Health & wellbeing

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging's Doncaster Plant is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for the Production Engineering department. The role focuses on IS machines across 10 lines, rectifying breakdowns quickly to maximise productivity.

You’ll set up equipment, diagnose faults, and perform planned maintenance while supporting a high-performance production team. The role offers 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri or condensed hours), 26.5 days holiday plus 8 holidays, and benefits including a pension with up to 10%

Qualifications

• Gained a recognised mechanical engineering qualification/apprentice trained, or equivalent.
• Ability to carry out basic welding, fabrication and pipe work installation.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to work flexibly as part of a team providing 24-hour support to production.
• Ability to follow instruction and work under pressure both as part of a team and independently.
• Fault recognition skills & good problem-solving ability, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up of I.S. (Independent Section) machines and related equipment.
• Identify faults with the machines and make necessary adjustments to the machine if required for it to run correctly to maintain efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Maintain I.S. machines and related equipment in accordance with a pre-planned schedule to reduce mechanical malfunctions and maintain effective operations.
• Repair equipment coming off the I.S. machines ready for re-use to maintain efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Carry out housekeeping in accordance with company hygiene rules.

Skills

Fault recognition

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Work under pressure

24/7 support

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification, or apprenticeship

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Pipe work installation

Job description

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Doncaster Plant

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter within the Production Engineering department that has strong knowledge and experience of I.S. machines and associated equipment, working effectively in keeping productivity to a maximum by rectifying mechanical breakdowns timely across 10 manufacturing lines. Therefore, the individual must have high attention to detail, work effectively within the Production department whilst always supporting the Production Engineering team in achieving outstanding results.

Responsibilities:

• Set up of I.S. (Independent Section) machines and related equipment
• Identify faults with the machines and make necessary adjustments to the machine if required for it to run correctly to maintain efficiency and reduce downtime
• Maintain I.S. machines and related equipment in accordance with a pre-planned schedule to reduce mechanical malfunctions and maintain effective operations
• Repair equipment coming off the I.S. machines ready for re-use to maintain efficiency and reduce downtime
• Carry out housekeeping in accordance with company hygiene rules

Required skills / qualifications:

• Gained a recognised mechanical engineering qualification/apprentice trained, or equivalent
• Ability to carry out any related work: basic welding, fabrication, pipe work installation
• Commitment and enthusiasm to work flexibly as part of a team providing 24-hour support to production
• Ability to follow instruction and work under pressure both as part of a team and independently
• Fault recognition skills & good problem-solving ability, with excellent communication skills

What we offer

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday or Condensed hours available which includes 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays
• 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, for all employees
• 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.

Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh

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!