Shift Operator

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supplier of sustainable packaging solutions in an exciting role focused on production machinery operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to ensure safety and quality while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to continuous improvement, you'll play a vital role in enhancing efficiency and supporting innovative projects. If you're a proactive team player with a passion for making an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English are required.
• Experience in a fast automation environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and housekeeping during production.
• Conduct regular quality checks and maintain equipment efficiency.
• Support trials and installation of new materials or equipment.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

SPC Tools (APRISO)

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

FLT License

Job description

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!

Main Purpose of the Position

Key areas of responsibility will surround the operation of Production machinery. Ensure safety, quality and housekeeping are maintained during the production of Cans and carrying out regular quality checks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and policies are adhered to.
• Ensure daily routine checks are completed and errors corrected in relation to area of responsibility.
• Ensure all relevant records for the work area are updated as per dictated frequency.
• Use SPC tools (such as APRISO) to ensure integrity of the can is controlled.
• Ensure housekeeping in the area is kept up to the required standard.
• Carry out cleaning duties on and around the equipment.
• Ensure that spoilage from machines and equipment in the area of work is maintained below the required target levels.
• Carry out continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency and spoilage.
• Ensure material usages (ODM’s, spare parts, etc) in the work area are controlled.
• Continuously monitor equipment in the area to ensure efficiency of the production lines is maintained above the required target levels.
• Provide support for trials of new materials and/or equipment.
• Provide support for the installation or commissioning of new equipment.
• Operate FLT as and when required.
• Carry out size changes and Diameter changes.
• Ensure Hygiene Management System compliance and policies are adhered to.

Qualifications

GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English.

Languages

English, written and verbal.

Computer Skills/Literacy

MS Office packaging to include Word and Excel would be an advantage. FLT License or willing to train.

Experience/Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate safe working practices.
• Good communicator, team worker and effective listener.
• Previous experience working in a fast automation environment.
• Positive & ‘can do’ attitude.
• Must be action orientated and a desire to achieve results/persevere.
• Must be flexible and with appropriate training be willing to work in other areas to support team members, occasionally at short notice.

Company Values

Inclusion ensures we are mindful of others, inviting contributions from everyone and valuing our diversity of thought. We all need to be comfortable and confident to be ourselves while at work.
Trust is earned by displaying personal attributes that show we are respectful, reliable, consistent and honest in our approach to others. It is built on mutual respect, personal integrity and transparency.
Teamwork is achieved with collaboration and open communication. Effective teamwork ensures we interact with colleagues in a mutually beneficial way and is important to building a strong business. Teams should be mindful of the impact their decisions have on other teams, and ultimately the business.
Excellence is constantly striving to improve ourselves and the business. It focuses on continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability.