Maintainer - Deco Operator

Ball Corporation; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Wakefield is seeking a Deco Maintainer to join our plant floor. You will perform production and maintenance activities that support output and customer specifications, combining equipment operation, inspection, data analysis, adjustments, and mechanical repairs to maintain product conformity and reliable production.

Working within safety, quality, environmental and operating procedures, you will contribute to safe, efficient day-to-day operations, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in engineering or printing (mandatory).
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (mandatory).
• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of offset printing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use computer systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual and mechanical production activities required to operate production equipment in line with customer specifications and plant production requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspection, input and analyze production data, and use computer systems to help identify and control product conformity in accordance with plant quality standards.
• Perform maintenance on production equipment as required, including equipment adjustments and mechanical repairs, while supplying and maintaining the hand tools needed for the role.
• Follow established job safety practices, plant and corporate procedures, food safety requirements, and standard operating procedures applicable to the area of responsibility.
• Maintain safe and orderly working conditions through good housekeeping practices and compliance with environmental requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste segregation.
• Rotate among designated operator assignments within the department when required and provide operational cover for operator breaks to support continuity of production.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Offset printing

Mathematical calculations

Computer systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering or printing

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintainer - Deco Operator (51213)

Requisition ID51213-Posted06/10/2026-Supply Chain & Operations-Wakefield-Manufacturing/ Operations-0-10%

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —"We Care. We Work. We Win."— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.
Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

At Ball, every role on the plant floor contributes to something bigger. Learn how this opportunity will allow you to grow your skills while helping deliver safe, high-quality products that make a difference for our customers, communities, and planet:

As a Deco Maintainer, you will perform production and maintenance activities that support the plant's production goals and customer specifications. You will combine equipment operation, in-process inspection, data analysis, adjustments, and mechanical repairs to help maintain product conformity and reliable production. Working within established safety, food safety, quality, environmental, and operating procedures, you will contribute to safe and effective day-to-day operations.

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:

Perform routine manual and mechanical production activities required to operate production equipment in line with customer specifications and plant production requirements.

Conduct in-process can inspections , input and analyze production data, and use computer systems to help identify and control product conformity in accordance with plant quality standards.

Perform maintenance on production equipment as required , including equipment adjustments and mechanical repairs, while supplying and maintaining the hand tools needed for the role.

Follow established job safety practices, plant and corporate procedures, food safety requirements, and standard operating procedures applicable to the area of responsibility.

Maintain safe and orderly working conditions through good housekeeping practices and compliance with environmental requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste segregation.

Rotate among designated operator assignments within the department when required and provide operational cover for operator breaks to support continuity of production.

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:

NVQ Level 3 qualification in an engineering or printing discipline (mandatory)

Minimum of two years of relevant experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (mandatory)

Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools, combined with an interest in and aptitude for mechanics.

Knowledge of offset printing.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use computer systems effectively.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to results in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.