ARDAGH GROUP
Cold End Operator (day shift)

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Cold End Operator
Days - Resort
Irvine Plant
Role description
Rework of containers checking for defects.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the rework of critical defects.
- Carrying out back checks of quality issues
- Cover long term absence on crew
- Support shifts with calibration checks
- Support for the job change.
Required skills / qualifications
- Educated to National 5 Level – Grade C or above in Maths, Science and English.
- Enthusiasm, commitment, personal drive, and customer focus.
- A good understanding of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Tools and continuous improvement.
- Computer literate with good oral and written communication skills.
- Committed to Total Quality Standards.
- Awareness of relevant Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations.
What we offer
- Salary minimum £31,942 - £38,475 Maximum
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
- Working days, 45 hours per week, which includes 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
- Private Healthcare provided by AXA.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period
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This role is open to internal and external applicants. Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.
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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?


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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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