Maintenance Fitter

Ardagh Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Doncaster is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for its plant. The role involves preventative maintenance, attending breakdowns, and ensuring the plant's operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, ideally with over 5 years of experience. A competitive salary ranging from £32,520 to £40,085, along with benefits like healthcare and generous holiday allowance, is offered in this full-time position.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Private healthcare

Health and wellbeing initiatives

26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years engineering experience.
• Good understanding of production and packaging processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM).
• Attend to breakdowns in the plant.
• Ensure adequate stores and equipment spares.
• Provide support for critical plant functions.
• Communicate with colleagues and management.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem-solving

Ability to read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship in mechanical engineering

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Plant Engineering Doncaster Plant Role description

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM)
• Attending Breakdowns
• Ensure adequate stores and equipment spares to maintain functioning of plant
• General Factory Mechanical Maintenance
• Provide support for critical plant functions as and when required
• Communicate with colleagues and management to establish and maintain a well-informed team
• Work as part of an effective team to manage & control the workload throughout the shift

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Gained a recognised Apprenticeship in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years engineering experience
• Good understanding of the production and packaging processes
• Have good attention to detail with good problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce and read engineering drawings

What we offer

• Salary minimum £32,520 - £40,085 maximum per annum (Grade 6)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• 37 hour working week, Monday to Friday, with option for condensed working hours, plus 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
• AXA private healthcare
• 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.

Closing Date: 8th January 2026