Shift Technician - Front End - Green Shift

ARDAGH GROUP; Newbold on Avon; Presencial; GBP 52.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private health care

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Descripción de la vacante

Ardagh Glass Ltd. is seeking a Shift Technician for the Front End on the Green Shift, based in Rugby. The role is a 4 on/4 off night pattern (2 nights, 7pm–7am) with 14 days off every 5 shifts and six rota days per year.

Includes a shift allowance and annual bonus contingent on KPIs. The candidate will operate and maintain can manufacturing equipment, ensure KPI targets, and maintain quality standards while adhering to safety and environmental requirements.

Formación

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English.
• Recognised Time Served Apprenticeship.
• ONC / HNC Qualification or equivalent.
• English written and verbal.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practises.
• Experience of preventative and planned maintenance on production equipment.
• Experience of working on production machinery.
• Experience of repairing spare parts for production machinery.
• Ability to assist with breakdowns and line conversions.
• Attention to detail and quality checks.
• Team player with problem solving and initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly.
• Knowledge of quality and hygiene systems advantageous.
• Proactive and goal-oriented approach.
• Attend training courses to maintain technical knowledge.
• Flexibility to travel to other locations.

Responsabilidades

• To safely run and maintain manufacturing equipment to meet KPI requirements.
• Report non-conformities and take corrective actions.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and setup checks as directed by Engineering.
• Operate can manufacturing equipment to achieve plant targets.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe working practices.
• Collaborate with management and colleagues to improve processes.
• Promote quality improvement and preventative actions.
• Support other areas on ad-hoc shift or day basis.

Conocimientos

Health and Safety

Preventive maintenance

Production machinery

Repair parts

Breakdowns support

Attention to detail

Team player

Work under pressure

Documentation

Travel flexibility

Educación

GCSEs including Maths and English

Time Served Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC Qualification

English written and verbal

Basic Computer Skills

Descripción del empleo

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Shift Technician - Front End - Green Shift

Location: Rugby, ENG, GB, CV21 1RN

Job ID: 62205

Contract Type: Employee

Talent Area: Manufacturing

4 on 4 off shift role

• 2 Nights- 7pm to 7am

14 days off every 5 shift rotations (holiday allowance included in shift pattern)

Plus 6 “rota days” per year.

£57,592 inclusive of shift allowance plus annual bonus (subject to achievement of set KPIs)

Private health care, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme

Main Purpose of the Position

To work as part of a shift team in the manufacturing area. To safely run and maintain manufacturing equipment ensure the smooth and continuous running of the production line in order to meet the plant KPI requirements with a product that meets the defined quality criteria. Although the Shift Technician may be asked to assist in other areas of the plant on an ad-hoc basis (on a shift or day shift basis), their normal duties are carried out under the instruction of the Shift Manager/Process Leader in their normal work area.

The Shift Technician reports via the appropriate Process Leader to the Shift Manager. The main duties depend upon the area in which the maintainer works i.e.

• Cupper / Bodymaker / Trimmer
• Coater / Decorator
• Inside Spray / Necker /Middle QC
• Finished pallet inspection / Testing.
• Warehouse / Back End Fork lift truck
• To operate can manufacturing equipment in order to achieve plant KPI targets
• To maintain the equipment within their area of responsibility in such a condition that quality standards are maintained and downtime is minimized.
• 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 Team Leader and the relevant department.
• To maximise production and minimise spoilage during the manufacturing process.
• To carry out the necessary safe repairs to equipment as and when required.
• To carry out the set up checks that may follow maintenance work.
• To report potential problems to the Shift Manager or relevant Department Heads.
• To maintain the housekeeping to an exemplary standard and in a safe condition throughout the plant.
• To maintain safe working practices and comply with any legal environmental and safety requirements and/or checks.
• On maintenance days, carry out the repairs, preventive maintenance, etc. as directed by the Engineering Department.
• Use of ancillary equipment i.e. fork trucks (following relevant official training) to perform production line or other duties
• To promote quality improvement and preventative actions by involvement in continuous improvement activities to meet the KPI objectives
• Ensure that proper and safe systems of working and means of avoiding dangerous, orpotentially hazardous conditions, are adopted.
• Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties as and when required or instructed.
• Cleaning service facilities after use, i.e. canteen, washroom etc.
• Reworking HFI pallets, and re-sampling of HFI pallets
• To maintain the quality standards as required by the company.
• To maintain the production requirements of the Plant and minimise spoilage.
• To have good communications with management and fellow workers, reporting quality defects, unsafe conditions, manufacturing difficulties, ideas for improvements, etc.
• To work safely at all times and to report unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor immediately.
• To co-operate with relevant environmental, health & Safety legislation and the companies’ environmental, health & Safety management systems and standards
• Commit to working maintenance days

Scope of Position

Budgets Responsible for

None

Contacts within Ardagh

All factory personnel & Management

Contacts outside of the Company

Auditors,customers, contractors

Professional Requirements

Qualifications

5GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English

Recognised Time Served Apprenticeship

ONC / HNC Qualification or equivalent

English written and verbal

Basic Computer Skills

• Apprenticeship in a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practises.
• Experience of preventative and planned maintenance on production equipment.
• Have experience of working on production machinery
• Experience of repairing spare parts for production machinery
• The ability and willingness to assist with breakdowns and line conversions.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work precisely with strong attention to detail.
• A team player with strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work alone under their own initiative.
• The ability to work well under pressure and organise and prioritise their work load.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly.
• A basic knowledge of quality and hygiene systems would be advantageous.
• Possess an enthusiastic and proactive, goal orientated approach
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending training courses as and when required
• Flexibility or willingness to travel to other locations

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

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.

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!