Apprentice

2 days ago

Barnsley, United Kingdom Ardagh Group Full time

Apprentice Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

Role description

You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of mechanical and electrical engineering, through training on the job and day release once a week at Barnsley College.

Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught, and will put into practice, engineering skills which will be key for a junior engineering role within Ardagh.

Your apprenticeship will last for a minimum of 3 years, during which time you may be required to rotate around the wide range of engineering departments across our business.

Key Responsibilities

Part time study for an apprenticeship to achieve a Technical Certificate Level 3 Diploma and NVQ Level 3 as a minimum.

Subject to aspiration and performance, you will progress onto HNC.
- Maintenance work in all areas of the plant where there is a need for additional manpower. (under supervision)
- Working with established engineers on different projects. (under supervision)
- Training for SMED projects
- Training to be able to carry out 5S in the workshop and factory.
- Maintenance of Lehr gear boxes/chains/belts and general running condition.
- Maintain records of repair, servicing and material usage
- Maintain work area in a clean and tidy condition ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with statutory regulation.

All of the above will be under strict supervision with a detailed training program

**Requirements**:
At least 1-year college completion (or nearing completion and predicted a pass) in either mechanical or electrical engineering, fabrication or manufacturing.
GCSE Maths & English at a pass grade
Problem Solving
Being Proactive
Attention to detail
Day release to attend college

What we offer

Competitive apprentice salary
Funded training to include on site mentor

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 16,000 people with revenues of almost $7 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe 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

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