Manufacturing Technical Operator

Ball Corporation; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Kettering is hiring a Manufacturing Technical Operator to support the plant floor, maintain safety and quality, and help deliver products to customers worldwide. You will work a six-day pattern (6 days on, 2 mornings/2 afternoons/2 nights) with 8.5-hour shifts, followed by four days off, and you’ll collaborate with the team to uphold lean manufacturing practices and reliable operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on equipment maintenance, inspection of products, and clear

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills gained via apprenticeship or experience.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Clear communication and ability to explain processes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Complies with plant policies and procedures.
• Owns production area to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Performs routine checks and lubrication for equipment maintenance.
• Conducts inspections of in-process or finished products to ensure quality.
• Supports lean and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tool use

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Career Opportunities: Manufacturing Technical Operator (51153)

Requisition ID51153-Posted01/10/2026-Supply Chain & Operations-Kettering-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 the Technical Operator, you’re a key member of the wider Kettering Team that plays a critical part in supporting the plant's overall business plans and objectives.

The Shift pattern is:

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

4 days off

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:

• Complies with practices, policies, and procedures in the plant.
• Take ownership of the production area and create a safe and efficient work environment.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for mechanical equipment and ability to use hand tools.
• Conducts inspection of the in-process or finished products to ensure quality targets are achieved.
• Assists with equipment maintenance by performing routine checks and lubrication.
• Initiate and support lean and improvement initiatives.

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:

• Mechanical skills (gained via apprenticeship or experience).
• Proficient in the use of hand tools.
• Sound communication skills, ability to clearly explain processes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

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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.