Shift Electrical Engineer

Ardagh Group; Irvine; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package £45,106–£53,230

Pension with up to 10% matched

Private healthcare (AXA)

Health & wellbeing programs

Family-friendly policies

Sick pay after probation

Job summary

Ardagh Group in Irvine is seeking an Electrical Engineer – 5-Crew to maintain and repair factory equipment across the Irvine Plant. You will work on glass bottle forming machines and plant services to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship, fault-finding skills, PLCs and inverter drives knowledge, and the ability to work independently or in a team under pressure on a 24-hour process.

Qualifications

• Must have gained a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of glass bottle forming machines and all plant equipment and services.
• Performing reactive/planned preventative maintenance (PM) and fault repair on factory equipment and services.
• Small electrical installations and modification projects.

Skills

Fault finding

Analytical skills

Teamwork under pressure

Initiative

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

PLC knowledge

Inverter drives

Technical drawings

Job description

Electrical Engineer – 5 -Crew

Irvine Plant

Role description

To carry out electrical repair and maintenance work on factory equipment and services to maintain efficient operations of the plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of glass bottle forming machines and all plant equipment and services.
• Performing reactive/planned preventative maintenance (PM)Identify and repair electrical faults with factory equipment and services.
• Small electrical installations, electrical modification projects.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Must have gained a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
• Good fault-finding and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of PLC’s and Inverter drives and ability to understand technical drawings.
• Able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team under pressure.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to support a 24-hour process.
• Excellent engineering skills and initiative.
• Computer literate with good oral and written communication skills.

What We Offer

• Salary Minimum £45,106 – £53,230 Maximum
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Normal shift pattern is determined by the 5-crew shift rota, however, typically consists of a two 12-hour day shifts followed by two 12-hour night shifts and then a six-day rest period which includes 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
• Private Healthcare provided by 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.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

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.

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!