Hot End Craftsman

2 weeks ago


Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom Ardagh Group Full time
Role Description
To maintain and repair IS Machines and to ensure that job changes are carried out efficiently

Key Responsibilities

  • Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you. Carry out housekeeping as required in accordance with Company Hygiene Rules
  • Carry out necessary equipment preparation for the job change in order to ensure that an efficient job change takes place.
  • Carry out job changes as required, using correct equipment and procedures and set up in order to maintain efficiency and minimise downtime
  • Identify faults with the machine both during and after the job change and make necessary adjustments to the machine if required in order for it to run correctly to maintain efficiency and reduce downtime
  • Maintain IS (Independent Section) machine in accordance with a preplanned schedule in order to reduce mechanical malfunctions and maintain effective operations
  • Repair equipment coming off the IS machines ready for reuse. In order to maintain efficiency and reduce downtime.

Requirements:

Apprentice trained Mechanical Craftsman

Ability on all IS Machines to:

  • Set Up
  • Adjust
  • Repair
  • Dismantle/Reassemble
  • Diagnose Faults
  • Basic Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Pipe work Installation
Apprentice trained Mechanical Craftsman

What we offer

Competitive salary based on Grade 7 of the harmonised pay scales; minimum of the grade £32,000, maximum of the grade £35,679.

25 days holiday entitlement plus 8 statutory
Ardagh DC pension scheme matching 9% (auto enrolled at 8%)
Training and Career Development

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932.

Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion.

Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation.

We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy.

Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people.

We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, 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

Click here for more information about our careers or click here for more information about Ardagh Group.
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