Plant Shift Engineer

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal and glass packaging is seeking a skilled Engineer to join their maintenance team. This role involves ensuring the efficiency of plant equipment, performing repairs, and supporting operations across multiple production areas. The successful candidate will benefit from competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained in Electrical or Mechanical craft.
• Good understanding of both Cold & Hot End equipment.
• Experience in fault diagnosis and emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation by performing repairs and maintenance.
• Accurately complete the SAP engineering log for all works.
• Liaise with Plant Shift Engineer for fault resolution.

Skills

Ability to dismantle/reassemble

Diagnose faults

Good knowledge of Plant layout & equipment

Education

Apprentice trained Electrical or Mechanical craftsperson

Tools

IPS (Image Processing System)

SAP

APS

Job description

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Reports directly to Plant Shift Engineer First Line Manager

To form part of a team of 4 Engineers to ensure the efficient and effective operation of site equipment by carrying out repairs, maintenance & adjustment following break downs and equipment malfunctions, and to support product change overs as and when required.

The areas of work will be but not necessarily confined to,

• Batch and Furnace.
• Hot end Production.
• Cold end Production.
• Brand Enhancement.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you. Carry out housekeeping as required in accordance with Company Hygiene Rules.
• To provide a service to site for, Emergency repairs and fault finding across all Plant machinery.
• Liaise with Plant Shift Engineer to ascertain correct course of action to follow.
• Accurately complete the SAP engineering log for any work carried out throughout the shift.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Apprentice trained Electrical or Mechanical craftsperson.
• Good knowledge of Plant layout & equipment.
• Ability to dismantle/reassemble; Diagnose faults.
• Awareness of relevant computer systems: IPS (Image Processing System); APS; SAP
• Understanding of terminology relating to: Cold & Hot End equipment faults; Equipment; Process; Container Defects.

What we offer

• Salary based on Grade 8 of the harmonised pay scales.Salary min £45,000 - £50,397 max.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• 12hr days/nights Holidays- 21 shifts when working the 5 crew 12-hour shift rota, holidays are built into the shift 5 crew rota.
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
• 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 Groupis 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.

Here at Ardagh, 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!