Shift Technician

Ardagh Group

Shift Technician

£54541

Ardagh Group, Pentre Maelor, Wrecsam - Wrexham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4c09d729a8c346a0ad097d221693a05c

Full Job Description

This role plays a crucial part in our can making process, primarily focusing on quality, output, spoilage controls, health & safety and housekeeping.

Key Responsbilities

  • Carry out regular Quality checks which includes:


  • Film weight checks

  • Cup quality checks

  • Wall thickness checks - managing tooling changes

  • Washer / chemical checks

  • Decoration and mobility checks

  • LSM checks - Enamel ratings

  • Dimensional checks in the necker

  • Palletiser pack changes - across 4 different palletisers

  • Label changes - approximately 40+ per week.


  • Carry out regular size changes and neck diameter changes.

  • Participate in plant maintenance and overhauls as required.

  • Participate in breakdowns and maintenance of plant services / general plant breakdowns.

  • Strapper breakdowns and maintenance.

  • Utilising available data to maximise productivity.

  • Flexible approach to support business objectives

    The ideal person for this role will have a positive 'can do' attitude and demonstrate a proactive approach to learning the role. They will need to be able to work independently and as part of a small team depending on the needs of production.


  • They will also:
  • Have 5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths and English

  • Have completed a recognised Time Served Apprenticeship

  • Have an ONC / HNC Qualification or equivalent

  • Are fluent in written and spoken English

  • Have basic Computer Skills

  • Have previous experience working within a high-speed process environment.

  • Have previous shift experience (desireable)

    Salary: £54,541.10 per annum

  • Pension contribution up to 10%

  • 5 x 18 day breaks per year, built into shift pattern

  • Private healthcare

  • Death in service

  • Subsidised canteen

  • Onsite parking free


  • If you sound like our ideal candidate and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you!