Batch & Furnace Glassmaker

Location:

Knottingley (WF11) – West Yorkshire, North East, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

ARDAGH GROUP

Job ID:

130491508

Posted On:

11 May 2024

 

Batch & Furnace Operative – Shifts
Knottingley Plant

Role description

In conjunction with supervision the Batch & Furnace Operative has a key role in maintaining the efficient operation of the batch plant and supporting department function.

Responsibilities:
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-Acceptance of raw materials to specification ensuring quality is maintained
-Monitor stock and condition of materials used to manufacture the required glass quality
-Operation of the Batch Plant ensuring raw materials are weighed and mixed to issued recipe
-Autonomous maintenance activities for batch plant, Filter plants and basement operations  
-Identification and action resolutions to maintain Batch plant operation with support teams
-Monitor and inspect material transport systems from storage silo to weigh scale and furnace
-Maintain basement and cullet quencher operation and support operation of filter plants. 

Required skills / qualifications:
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-Ability to operate various vehicles – Skid Steer and Wheel loader, Cullet Wagon & FLT – (training will be given).
-Worked in the Glass Manufacturing Industry (desirable).
-Worked in a Batch & Furnace Plant (desirable).
-Good standard of numeracy and literacy skills.

What we offer

-Salary Minimum £38,398 – £44,895 maximum per annum
-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
-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: 24th May 2024

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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