Mould Repair Engineer

Ardagh Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in Barnsley is seeking an experienced individual to repair and maintain glass bottle mould equipment. The ideal candidate should have a time-served apprenticeship, experience in a manufacturing environment, and a strong understanding of engineering. This role offers a salary of £34,517 - £38,562 depending on shift, along with a supportive work environment and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Health insurance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Family friendly policies

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of bench fitting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain glass bottle mould equipment to specifications.
• Follow Health and Safety Procedures at work.
• Repair damaged mould equipment using engineering techniques.

Skills

Time served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Good knowledge of bench fitting techniques

Experience with working with metals

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Competent with precision measuring equipment

Competent with hand tools

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

CNC turning experience desirable

Manual machine work (lathes/millers) desirable

Good attitude towards teamwork and learning

Education

Formal engineering qualification

Tools

Micrometres

Air tools

Files

Grinders

Job description

Repair and maintain glass bottle mould equipment to specifications to ensure that mould equipment meets production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you
• Follow the departments working procedures and practices
• Repair damaged and worn mould equipment to a high standard using various engineering techniques such as spray welding, polishing, grinding, filing and machining
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure the repaired equipment meet the required specification
• Modify mould equipment to maintain quality standards.
• Carry out checks on mould equipment using visual and precision measuring techniques to ensure that specifications are complied with
• Record daily work carried out on job sheets to provide an accurate reference point
• Monitor housekeeping in accordance with Company Hygiene Rules

Required skills / qualifications:

• Time served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of bench fitting techniques such as, drilling, filing, polishing and grinding etc
• Have a flexible working approach
• Experience with working with metals, such as Steel, Cast Iron and Nickle
• Be able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Competent with the use of precision measuring equipment – such as micrometres
• Competent with the use of hand tools – such as air tools, files and grinders
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• CNC turning experience desirable
• Manual machine work (lathes/millers) desirable
• Good attitude towards teamwork and learning

What we offer:

• Salary based on Grade 6 of the harmonised pay scales. Salary min £34,517 - £38,562 max. (dependant on shift)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Shifts: Regular Days/Days Afters or Extended Days – dependant on skill level.
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
• AXA 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.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!