Feeder Forehearth Specialist (Engineer)

Irvine Plant

Role description

Operate feeder and forehearth equipment to ensure that glass containers can be produced as effectively as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in establishing and maintaining efficient operation of the feeder and forehearth equipment during the job change process.
• Carry out maintenance work on feeders and forehearths to maintain efficient operation.
• Respond to any container defects detected in hot and cold end and make necessary changes to feeder and forehearth equipment to minimise the occurrence of container defects.
• Identify any malfunctions with the feeder and forehearth, repair if possible or refer to necessary personnel to minimise downtime.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Ability to work with feeder and forehearth equipment.
• Understanding of forehearth operation, maintenance, and equipment.
• Excellent engineering skills and initiative.
• Computer literate with good oral and written communication skills.
• Have a good understanding of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Tools and continuous improvement.
• Have an awareness of relevant Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• 37 hours per week Mond – Friday plus 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays
• 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

Role Profile available on request.

This role is open to internal and external applicants.

Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.

Closing Date:

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!

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