Batch & Furnace Operator – Double Days

(1800 Hours)

Doncaster Plant

Role description

We currently have a vacancy for a Batch & Furnace Operator at Doncaster, reporting to the B&F Team Leader

Responsibilities:

• Handling of raw material deliveries, storage and mixing.
• Operation of vehicles such as loading shovel, tipper lorry and FLT (full training will be given).
• Batch & furnace operation, housekeeping and maintenance.
• Daily department routine check (RCM).
• High level of housekeeping applying 5S tools.
• Cullet testing and transport.
• Application of Lean Six Sigma tools to improve performance in the department.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Be organised, self-motivated.
• Have a high attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised.
• Have a commitment to continuous improvement & LSS.
• Have good IT skills (Windows, Office and SAP).
• Ideally hold an LSS yellow or green belt.
• Knowledge of mathematics or chemistry will be advantageous.

What we offer

• Salary Minimum £33,263 - £40,029 Maximum per annum
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Working on a rotating shift pattern, 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
• 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: 10th June 2025

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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