Shift Electrician
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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing environment where you will play a critical role in ensuring our production equipment operates safely efficiently and reliably. Youll be a key member of the shift team providing hands-on electrical support and helping to maximise plant performance and uptime.
As a Shift Electrician you will provide electrical maintenance and fault-finding support across our manufacturing operation responding quickly to breakdowns and helping to keep production running efficiently.
Working closely with Production Mechanical and Engineering colleagues you will be instrumental in reducing downtime improving equipment reliability and supporting continuous improvement activities across the plant. Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days 2 nights) with five 18-day breaks built into the rota.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond quickly and effectively to electrical faults and breakdowns during your shift.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical PLC and control system issues to minimise production downtime.
- Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance activities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Assist with maintenance improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
- Ensure plant electrical drawings and documentation are maintained and up to date within the DMS system.
- Maintain accurate shift handover information and update maintenance logbooks.
- Work collaboratively with Production and Maintenance teams to achieve operational targets.
- Promote safe working practices and compliance with site procedures at all times.
- Support the ongoing development of plant performance through proactive problem solving and root cause analysis.
- HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience working within a high-speed manufacturing or automated production environment.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Knowledge of:
- Siemens S7 PLCs and integrated safety systems
- Siemens TIA Portal
- Allen Bradley Studio 5000
- FactoryTalk
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of CE compliance and machinery safety requirements.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work using your own initiative.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a shift team.
- Flexible approach and willingness to support the needs of a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
In return for your skills and experience we offer:
- Starting salary of 57469 rising to 59833 per annum following successful completion of training
- Private healthcare
- Annual bonus scheme
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
About Ardagh Metal Packaging
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities 23 production facilities more than 6000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.
AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas Europe and Africa.
Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.
Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).
The future were creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion Trust Teamwork and Excellence. 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 - youll enjoy the journey!
About Company
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable metal & glass packaging solutions. We are one of the preferred glass packaging manufacturers of the world's leading brands.
