Manufacturing Operator

Ball Aerospace; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Kettering is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to support production goals. You will join the Kettering team, report to the Production Team Leader, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing.

This role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions. The shift pattern is six days on, with rotating early, late, and night shifts; manufacturing background is not required, and Ball is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Follow plant and corporate policies to safely perform work.
• Own the production line and strive for world-class manufacturing results.
• Inspects in-process and finished products to meet quality targets.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and equipment.
• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide on-the-job training to colleagues.
• 8.5-hour rotating shifts (early/late/night).

Responsibilities

• Complies with and practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Take ownership for the production line, inspire yourself and others to achieve world class manufacturing practices and results.
• Conducts inspection of in-process or finished product to ensure quality targets are achieved.
• Takes care of the work area and equipment to create a safe and efficient work environment.
• Initiate and support lean and improvement initiatives.
• Perform on-the-job training for other personnel.
• 8.5-hour shifts, rotating earlies, lates, and nights.

Skills

Attention to detail

English fluency

Follow instructions

Communication

Job description

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Manufacturing Operator

Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Kettering, ENG, GB

Date: 4 Sept 2026

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

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!

Position overview:

As the Manufactuirng Operator, you're a key member of the Kettering Team, reporting to the Production Team Leader. You will contribute to the success of Ball by performing tasks and providing services to support the plant's production goals and overall business plans.

The Shift pattern is:

6 days on (2 morning, 2 afternoon, 2 night shifts) -8.5 hours per shift.

4 days off

Your key responsibilities include:

• Complies with and practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Take ownership for the production line, inspire yourself and others to achieve world class manufacturing practices and results.
• Conducts inspection of in-process or finished product to ensure quality targets are achieved.
• Takes care of the work area and equipment to create a safe and efficient work environment.
• Initiate and support lean and improvement initiatives.
• Perform on-the-job training for other personnel.
• 8.5-hour shifts, rotating earlies, lates, and nights.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to follow instructions, attention to details
• Sound communication skills, ability to clearly explain processes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Manufacturing background is not required

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.