Print Technician

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in glass packaging is seeking a Print Technician for their Doncaster facility. This role involves ensuring equipment operation, maintaining health and safety standards, and improving processes. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in Electrical/Electronic and experience with PLCs in FMCG settings.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience working with PLCs in FMCG companies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor PLCs and ensure health and safety in the print department.
• Identify and rectify faults on packaging/process equipment.
• Schedule electrical and mechanical maintenance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

HNC Electrical/Electronic

Job description

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As the department continues to grow and develop, Ardagh Glass is now looking to recruit for the position of Print Technician, working on shifts and reporting directly to the Print Facility Team Leader. The role will ensure the continuous operation and development of process equipment within the Doncaster Print Facility.

Responsibilities:

1. Health and Safety programme, upgrade, back up and monitor PLCs throughout the print department.
2. Identify and rectify faults on packaging/process equipment including print machines, palletisers, shuttle cars, strappers, palletiser preparation, and pallet ticket printers.
3. Identify and propose cost-effective improvements to the above equipment.
4. Schedule electrical and mechanical maintenance in the print department.
5. Communicate and liaise with print and cold end personnel and management to ensure internal customers’ needs are met.
6. Install equipment to enable an effective engineering monitoring system.
7. Prepare and modify equipment for maintenance stops, source and order defective equipment and components.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Educated to HNC Electrical/Electronic or equivalent.
• Understanding of cold end equipment operation, process control, and packaging.
• Good problem-solving skills and organized.
• Experience working with PLCs in FMCG companies.

What we offer

• Salary based on Grade 6 of the harmonized pay scales, ranging from £44,292 to £52,272 per annum (1788 hours).
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• Shift pattern typically involves two 12-hour day shifts, two 12-hour night shifts, followed by a six-day rest period, including 20 shifts when working the 5-crew 12-hour shift rota. Holidays are incorporated into the shift 5 crew rota.
• An environment supporting employee development and progression, tailored to individual aspirations and business opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle-to-work schemes.
• 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.

Closing date:

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for leading brands worldwide. Founded in 1932 as the Irish Glass Bottle Company, it has grown to over 20,000 employees with nearly $10 billion in revenue, operating across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

• Did you know Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles used for your favorite drinks?
• Did you know our metal and glass packaging are permanent materials, recyclable infinitely without quality loss?
• Did you know we produce over 160 million containers daily?

Ardagh is committed to sustainability, innovation, and reducing environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe our success depends on our people. We strive to create valued, empowering work environments where achievements are celebrated.

If you are ambitious and want to make an impact, join our team and enjoy the journey!