Finished Products & Added Value Assistant
Apply for the Finished Products & Added Value Assistant role at Ardagh Group. This position is based at the Doncaster Plant.
Role Description
Take responsibility for finished products operations within the Cold End and Added Value departments.
Responsibilities
* Issue samples of faulty ware at the start of a new job and collect and store them at the end of the job to ensure they will be available next time the job is run.
* Monitor the work of the Cold End Line Controllers throughout the job to ensure compliance with Quality Control procedures and Record Keeping.
* Identify opportunities to improve finished products performance and ensure they are followed through.
* Plan for future tasks to ensure that the finished products department achieves maximum performance.
* Work with the job change team to ensure that line performance is fully optimised, and all checks are completed and logged as required to meet both quality and customer needs.
* Proactively drive improvement in areas requiring additional support without being instructed.
Required Skills / Qualifications
* Understanding of the full range of bottle faults and their origins.
* Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
* Working knowledge of both quality control and engineering.
* Familiarity with inspection equipment.
* Be proactive, organised and have a commercial focus.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
* 39.5‑hour week Monday to Friday, plus 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays.
* An environment that supports development and progression of employees, tailored to individual 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.
Application & Closing
This role is open to internal and external applicants. Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.
Closing Date: 4th December 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 back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. With over 20,000 people worldwide and revenues of almost $10 billion, Ardagh operates across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink? We produce more than 160 million containers per day, and all of our packaging materials are infinitely recyclable without any loss of quality.
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We pioneer new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy, aiming to reduce negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
We believe our success depends on our people. We strive to create working environments where 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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