Print Operator – 5 Crew
Doncaster Plant
Role description
We are looking to recruit a Print Operator, to operate screen printing machines to a high-quality level and optimise efficiency.
Responsibilities:
* Operate screen print machine maintaining high efficiency level.
* All lines supplied with materials (naked glass and printing ink etc.) ensuring each line is run to its full capacity
* Responsible for problem solving and fault finding within the standard operating procedures
* Ensure customer’s print specifications are achieved
* Responsible for the print Quality
Required skills / qualifications:
* Operate screen print machine in accordance to SOP’s
* Interpret Artwork Specification information
* Ability to pack glass manually in event of equipment failure
* Ability to recognise basic mechanical malfunctions & container defects
What we offer:
* Salary Minimum £38,379 - £43,696 per annum (1776 hours)
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
* Normal shift pattern is determined by the 5-crew shift rota, however, typically consists of a two 12-hour day shifts followed by two 12-hour night shifts and then a six-day rest period, which includes 21 shifts when working the 5 crew 12-hour shift rota - Holidays are built into the shift 5 crew rota
* 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
Role Profile available on request.
This role is open to internal and external applicants.
Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.
Closing Date: 8thy January 2026
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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