Mechanical Engineer (Mould Repair Dept)

A vacancy has arisen within the Mould Repair Department at Irvine Plant for a Time Served Mechanical Engineer. The main purpose of this role is to repair and maintain mould equipment to specifications in order to ensure that mould equipment meets production requirements.

The position is offered on an annual contract of 1686 hours (37 hours per week Monday to Friday).

Flexibility will be required in relation to start and finish times along with the ability to cover production requirements over 7 days when required, for which the appropriate payment will be made.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify damage to mould equipment and repair using spray welding repair techniques and procedures.
• Modify mould equipment in order to maintain quality standards.
• Perform lathe work on mould equipment using standard and CNC lathes to ensure equipment meets specifications.
• Carry out milling, drilling and grinding on mould equipment to ensure specifications are met.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Must be a Time Served Mechanical Engineer with CNC experience, educated to HND level.
• Have observation and analytical skills and give attention to detail.
• Understand drawings relating to mould equipment.
• Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a high performing team in a process driven environment.
• A good understanding of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Tools and continuous improvement.
• An awareness of relevant Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations.

What we offer:

• Salary based on Grade 6 of the harmonised pay scales.  Minimum Grade £33,129 p.a. to maximum grade £37,901 p.a. and, after a successful probationary period, include a weekend rota shift allowance of £3,181 p.a.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contribution
• 37 working hours per week and 25 days + 8 statutory holidays
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period

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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