Shift Technical Operator

Ardagh Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Incentive Bonus

Competitive Pension Plan

Life Insurance Cover

Job summary

Ardagh Group in Wrexham is looking for Technical Operators to join the Production Team. You will play a key part in keeping production lines running safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.

This role would suit someone with NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, experience in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, and the ability to operate and troubleshoot production machinery.

Qualifications

• NVQ L3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Experience in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work precisely with strong attention to detail.
• Team player with problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and policies are adhered to.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with legal/environmental/safety checks.
• Report and support safe repairs to equipment as required.
• Operate can manufacturing equipment to achieve KPI targets.
• Undertake GT100 & GT200 competency tasks as required.
• Operate equipment to maintain quality and minimise downtime.
• Carry out quality checks and report non-conformities.
• Use SPC tools (Infinity and APRISO) to control process integrity.
• Maximise production and minimise spoilage.
• Maintain exemplary housekeeping and safe conditions.
• Operate ancillary equipment like fork trucks after training.
• Perform hygiene, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Support size and diameter changes.
• Communicate with management and colleagues about defects, issues and improvements.

Skills

NVQ L3

English proficiency

Health & Safety

Production machinery experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

NVQ L3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We have a number of vacancies for Technical Operators to join the Production Team at Wrexham. In this role you will play a key part in keeping the production lines running smoothly, safely and efficiently. Working closely with Process Leaders and the Shift Management team to deliver high quality products and meet plant performance targets.

This role would be ideally suited to someone with experience working in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment who has a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background. The successful candidate will have experience operating and troubleshooting production machinery, with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering being an essential requirement.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and policies are adhered to.
• To maintain safe working practices and comply with any legal, environmental and safety requirements and/or checks.
• To report & support if capable the necessary safe repairs to equipment as and when required.
• To operate can manufacturing equipment to achieve plant KPI targets
• To be trained and undertake GT100 & limited GT200 competency tasks to the required standard in the area working.
• To operate the equipment within their area of responsibility in such a condition that quality standards are maintained, and downtime is minimised.
• To carry out the required quality checks within their area of responsibility and to take the necessary corrective actions and report any non-conformities to the Process Leader and the relevant department.
• Use SPC tools (such as Infinity and APRISO) to ensure integrity of the can process is controlled.
• To maximise production and minimise spoilage during the manufacturing process.
• To maintain the housekeeping to an exemplary standard and in a safe condition throughout the plant.
• Use of ancillary equipment i.e. fork trucks (following relevant official training) to perform production line or other duties
• Performs hygiene, painting, and housekeeping duties as and when required or instructed.
• Support size changes and diameter changes.
• To have good communications with management and fellow workers, reporting quality defects, unsafe conditions, manufacturing difficulties, ideas for improvements, etc.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• NVQ L3 or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical engineering
• Good written and verbal English
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practises.
• Have experience of working on production machinery.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work precisely with strong attention to detail and take appropriate recovery actions.
• A team player with strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work alone under their own initiative.

Why Join Us?

At Ardagh, we are committed to fostering an environment of continuous growth and development. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a competitive benefits package, including Private Medical Insurance, an Annual Incentive Bonus, a Competitive Pension Plan, and Life Insurance Cover. Join us and take the next step in your career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal well-being. Please note that due to the large number of applications we receive for our vacancies, our response times may be longer than usual. We aim to review all applications carefully and will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the next stage.

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!