Shift Operator

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Operator, where your skills in machine operation and quality control will play a vital role in ensuring smooth production processes. This position involves operating machinery like the Baler and Palletiser, performing quality checks, and troubleshooting basic machine issues. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high safety standards and achieving efficiency targets. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a sustainable packaging industry leader, this role offers the chance to contribute to innovative production capabilities while ensuring product quality and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-speed process environment preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery for smooth production operations.
• Conduct line quality checks and assist with troubleshooting.

Skills

Machine Operation

Troubleshooting

Quality Control

Fork-lift Truck Operation

Basic Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Baler

Palletiser

Re-Work Palletiser

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Production Operator to join our team. In this key role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining machinery including the Baler, Palletiser, and Re-Work Palletiser to ensure smooth production operations. You will carry out regular line quality checks to ensure products meet standards and print pallet tickets for outgoing orders. In addition, you will assist with troubleshooting and resolving basic machine issues such as strapper jams and restarts. Fork-lift truck operation will also be part of your duties, along with performing outgoing inspections to ensure product quality.

You will adhere to all safety standards and company procedures, including following the 6S and Wrexham housekeeping organisational system to maintain a clean and safe working environment. Monitoring and achieving efficiency and spoilage targets will be an important part of your responsibilities. You will also contribute to job rotation across different operator tasks, helping with line clearances when necessary and ensuring that production runs smoothly and efficiently.

Professional Requirements:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Previous experience in a high-speed process environment and shift work is desirable.

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.