Production Trainee

Ardagh Group; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Knottingley is looking for Production Trainees to enhance operational efficiencies across various production areas. The role involves identifying defects, monitoring equipment performance, and participating in shift changes as needed. The ideal candidates will possess strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Offers competitive salaries starting from £28,021 to £34,359, along with various employee benefits including private healthcare and pension schemes.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays

Private Healthcare via AXA

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Family-friendly policies and Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Must have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Should be organised, proactive and self-motivated.
• High attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify defects and quality problems.
• Monitor performance and report issues to supervision.
• Change mould equipment and maintain spare parts.

Skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Organised, proactive and self-motivated

High attention to detail and observation skills

Commitment to continuous improvement

Analytical and logical in approach

Fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Lean tools knowledge

Job description

Production Trainee x 2 Knottingley Plant Role description

To operate across process areas of production to maximise line efficiencies starting on days with prospects to moving onto a 5-crew shift. This role will also have the opportunity to fill in on shift where there are shift personnel requirements. This will be paid at the appropriate shift payments.

Responsibilities

• Identify defects and quality problems.
• Monitor line and equipment performance and strategies for improvement.
• Change mould equipment as required and maintain availability of spares to maintain quality and efficiency of operations.
• Gauge and visually inspect bottles to ensure they meet the necessary specifications in accordance with company procedure.
• Observe the performance of operations, both directly and via internal systems.
• Establish an effective communication flow between forming and inspection, verbally and via internal systems to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Monitor performance and report any issues to supervision in a timely manner.
• Identify mechanical malfunctions and rectify where possible.
• Fill in on shifts where required to maintain optimal performance.
• Carry out specific housekeeping and upkeep duties from time to time as directed.

Qualifications

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Be organised, proactive and self‑motivated.
• Have a high attention to detail and observation skills.
• Have a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Analytical and logical in approach.
• Fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Lean tools knowledge desirable.

What we offer

• Salary minimum £28,021 – £34,359 maximum.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays.
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
• Private Healthcare via AXA.
• 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.

Closing Date: 8th December 2025