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Plant Shift Engineer

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Ardagh Group

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United Kingdom , Barnsley

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Salary:

46000.00 - 50649.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

To form part of a team of 4 Engineers to ensure the efficient and effective operation of site equipment by carrying out repairs, maintenance & adjustment following break downs and equipment malfunctions, and to support product change overs as and when required. The areas of work will be but not necessarily confined to, Batch and Furnace; Hot end Production; Cold end Production; Brand Enhancement.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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
  • To provide a service to site for, Emergency repairs and fault finding across all Plant machinery
  • Liaise with Plant Shift Engineer to ascertain correct course of action to follow
  • Accurately complete the SAP engineering log for any work carried out throughout the shift

Requirements:

  • Apprentice trained Electrical or Mechanical craftsperson
  • Good knowledge of Plant layout & equipment
  • Ability to dismantle/reassemble
  • Diagnose faults
  • Awareness of relevant computer systems: IPS (Image Processing System)
  • APS
  • SAP
  • Understanding of terminology relating to: Cold & Hot End equipment faults
  • Equipment
  • Process
  • Container Defects
What we offer:
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
  • 12hr days/nights Holidays- 21 shifts when working the 5 crew 12-hour shift rota, holidays are built into the shift 5 crew rota
  • Private Healthcare provided by AXA
  • An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme
  • Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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