Manufacturing Operator - Press Operator

Ball Aerospace; Devizes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Operator - Press Operator in Devizes, UK to operate and maintain press equipment, ensure quality, and record production data. The role requires mechanical experience and English fluency, with a rotating 12‑hour shift pattern including day and night weeks.

Applicants should be able to follow instructions, adhere to quality standards, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mechanically/maintenance focused role within a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and clean press equipment used to convert aluminium slugs into cans.
• Carry out dimensional and quality measurements to ensure products meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Perform basic mechanical activities and apply mechanical knowledge to support reliable machine operation.
• Accurately record production data in the required format and at the required frequency.
• Verify production information against works orders to ensure correct manufacturing requirements are followed.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency, and product quality.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Quality awareness

English fluency

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Job description

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Manufacturing Operator - Press Operator

Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Devizes, GB, SN10 2HT

Date: 12 Oct 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!
Create a new future. Apply Today.

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:

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:

• Set up, operate, and clean press equipment used to convert aluminium slugs into cans.
• Carry out dimensional and quality measurements to ensure products meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Perform basic mechanical activities and apply mechanical knowledge to support reliable machine operation.
• Accurately record production data in the required format and at the required frequency.
• Verify production information against works orders to ensure correct manufacturing requirements are followed.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency, and product quality.

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:

• Previous experience in a mechanically/maintenance focused role within a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment (mandatory)
• Good communication skills with the ability to clearly explain processes and share information effectively.
• Strong understanding of quality requirements and attention to detail when inspecting products and recording data.
• Ability to follow work instructions, production documentation, and works orders accurately.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to work a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, including day and night shifts.

Working hours: 12h shifts / one month on day shifts and one month on night shifts. The schedule alternates between two consecutive weeks.

Week 1:

Week 2:

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.
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