Shift Electrician

Ardagh Group; Isycoed; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging is seeking a Shift Electrician for our Wrexham operation. You will provide electrical maintenance and fault-finding support across the manufacturing line, ensuring safety, efficiency and reliability of production equipment.

Working within a fast-paced plant, you’ll diagnose faults, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and support continuous improvement. Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) with 18-day breaks.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing or automated environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills; knowledge of Siemens/Allen Bradley control systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to electrical faults and breakdowns during shifts.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, PLC and control system issues to minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure plant drawings and documentation are maintained in the DMS system.
• Maintain accurate shift handover information and maintenance logs.
• Promote safe working practices and comply with site procedures.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Strong communication

Teamwork

Flexible shift work

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Job description

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It's an exciting time to join Ardagh Metal Packaging! As part of our expansion programme, we're investing in our Wrexham plant with the installation of a new production line. This investment has created opportunities for experienced Shift Electricians to join our production team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment, where you will play a critical role in ensuring our production equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably. You'll be a key member of the shift team, providing hands‑on electrical support and helping to maximise plant performance and uptime.

The Role

As a Shift Electrician, you will provide electrical maintenance and fault‑finding support across our manufacturing operation, responding quickly to breakdowns and helping to keep production running efficiently.

Working closely with Production, Mechanical and Engineering colleagues, you will be instrumental in reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability and supporting continuous improvement activities across the plant. Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights), with five 18‑day breaks built into the rota.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and effectively to electrical faults and breakdowns during your shift.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, PLC and control system issues to minimise production downtime.
• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Assist with maintenance improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure plant electrical drawings and documentation are maintained and up to date within the DMS system.
• Maintain accurate shift handover information and update maintenance logbooks.
• Work collaboratively with Production and Maintenance teams to achieve operational targets.
• Promote safe working practices and compliance with site procedures at all times.
• Support the ongoing development of plant performance through proactive problem solving and root cause analysis.

What We’re Looking For

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working within a high-speed manufacturing or automated production environment.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of:
  • Siemens S7 PLCs and integrated safety systems
  • Siemens TIA Portal
  • Allen Bradley Studio 5000
  • FactoryTalk
• Understanding of CE compliance and machinery safety requirements.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work using your own initiative.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a shift team.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support the needs of a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Package

In return for your skills and experience, we offer:

• Starting salary of £57,469 rising to £59,833 per annum following successful completion of training
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme

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 joi n our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!