Quality Apprentice

Ardagh Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Group is seeking a motivated Quality Assurance Apprentice at their Deeside End manufacturing facility in Wales. This position offers on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognized qualifications, including LATA NVQs. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs, strong teamwork skills, and a proactive approach to learning. The apprenticeship includes competitive yearly salaries and comprehensive training.

Benefits

On the job training

LATA NVQ Level 2

LATA NVQ Level 3

Internal Auditing training

Food Safety training

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English is required.
• Ability to demonstrate safe working practices.
• Proactive approach to learning and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Quality control processes ensuring product standards.
• Support the site to be Audit ready at all times.
• Analyse data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Skills

Data input

Teamwork

Communication

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at grade C or above

A levels

Job description

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and dedicated members to join our team and help maintain the highest standards of Quality in our products and services at Ardagh Metal Packaging’s Deeside End manufacturing facility.

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to learn on the job and gain nationally recognised qualifications in Quality Assurance. You will work as part of a shift-based team with the aim of supporting the manufacturing process to help achieve all our plants major KPI’s.

• Health and Safety
• Food Safety
• Sustainability
• Quality
• Efficiency
• Spoilage
• Cost

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with Quality control processes and ensuring product standards are met.
• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are completed and followed up.
• Supporting the site to be Audit ready at all times.
• Working to Company/Plant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Analysing data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with cross functional reams to improve Quality across the business.

What we are looking for:

• Ability to demonstrate safe working practices
• Strong computer skills as the role requires ability to input data across several different computer systems, create reports and export and communicate data.
• Able to work well and effectively in a team.
• A strong work ethic and a desire to contribute to the success of the company.
• A proactive approach to learning and personal development
• Good communicator to all levels.

What you will receive:

• On the job training
• LATA NVQ Level 2
• LATA NVQ Level 3
• Internal Auditing
• Food Safety
• Additional Quality related training courses

Education :

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English at grade C or above.
• A levels
• Languages – Fluent in written and spoken English

Working Pattern:

4 x 12hour shifts. 2 days 2 nights / 4 off. Fixed rota with 5 fixed 18 day holiday breaks per annum.

Salary:

Yr 1 £28,000

Yr 2 £32,000

Yr 3 £36,000

If you’re ready to begin your career in Quality and are excited by the opportunity to learn and grow, we want to hear from you! Please apply via the link by 31st May 2025.

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

· Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.

· Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.

· Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. 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!