Temporary BEC Operator : ShiftsBarnsley Plant
Role description
Fixed term : 6 months.
To maintain a supply of materials to support each decorating process enabling each line to operate to its full capacity
Responsibilities:
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Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you. Carry out housekeeping as required in accordance with Company Hygiene Rules.
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All lines supplied with materials (naked glass and cardboard etc.) ensuring each line is run to its full capacity
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Responsible for problem solving and fault finding within the standard operating procedures. Ensure customer's packing specifications are achieved
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Removal of cullet and contaminated materials to the correct location on site. To operate a palletiser or to drive a forklift truck
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Must ensure that each forklift truck is maintained in accordance with the supplier's schedule
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Taking ownership that all decorated ware is packed fit for transport to our customers, responsible for checking all cold end equipment (squeeze testers and coating sprays etc.)
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All checks documented and recorded by operator, viewing of ware on the production line and de:brief all team members at shift change overs
Required skills / qualifications:
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Interpret Packaging Specification information
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Ability to pack glass manually in event of equipment failure
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Basic mechanical malfunctions
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Container defects
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Although not essential Mechanical knowledge/experience would be preferred, as there may be opportunities to join BEC engineering via on:the:job training and departmental succession planning
What we offer
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Salary based on Grade 4. Salary min GBP 33,000 : GBP 35,353 max.
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Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10 matched contributions
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12:hour shifts days/nights on a rota :Monday to Friday
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26.5 days holiday plus statutory holidays
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Private Healthcare provided by AXA.
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An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual's aspirations and business opportunities.
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Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme.
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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: Friday 24th April 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.