Mechanical Fitter, Production Engineering – Keep Lines Running

Ardagh Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £33,626–£41,448 per year

Pension scheme: up to 10% matched

37 hours per week

Private Healthcare (AXA)

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Ardagh Group in Doncaster is seeking a Production Engineering Mechanical Fitter to join our manufacturing team. You will set up I.S. machines across multiple lines, diagnose faults, perform routine maintenance and support production to maximise output.

The role requires a recognised mechanical qualification or apprenticeship, fault-finding and welding/fabrication skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a 24-hour production environment. Salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Required: recognised mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Ability to perform basic welding, fabrication and pipe work installation.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team providing 24-hour support to production.
• Ability to follow instruction and work under pressure.
• Strong fault recognition and problem-solving with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up of I.S. machines and related equipment.
• Identify faults and adjust machines to maintain efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Maintain I.S. machines according to a planned schedule.
• Repair equipment off the I.S. machines for re-use.
• Carry out housekeeping in line with company hygiene rules.

Skills

Mechanics knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Follow instructions under pressure

Team player and flexible

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Ardagh Group in Doncaster is seeking a Production Engineering Mechanical Fitter to join our manufacturing team. You will set up I.S. machines across multiple lines, diagnose faults, perform routine maintenance and support production to maximise output.

The role requires a recognised mechanical qualification or apprenticeship, fault-finding and welding/fabrication skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a 24-hour production environment. Salary and benefits are provided.