Cold End Operator
Ardagh Group
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Irvine
Contract type: Full time

Cold End Inspection Operator (5-Crew)
Irvine Plant
Role description
The purpose of the role is to operate glass container packaging equipment and report any malfunctions or defects to maintain efficiency and quality.
Responsibilities
This role is open to internal and external applicants.
Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.
Closing Date: 14th October 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 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.
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!
Click here for more information about our careers or click here for more information about Ardagh Group.
Irvine Plant
Role description
The purpose of the role is to operate glass container packaging equipment and report any malfunctions or defects to maintain efficiency and quality.
Responsibilities
- Check containers are packed using correct materials and labelled correctly to meet customer requirements and comply with packaging specifications.
- Report any malfunctions or defects to maintain efficiency and quality.
- Repair any basic faults and jam-ups with the packaging equipment.
- Assist after job changes to establish and maintain effective operation of packaging equipment.
- Carry out housekeeping as required in accordance with Company Hygiene Rules.
- Comply with Company Health & Safety Procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Educated to National 5 Level – Grade C or above in Maths, Science and English.
- Enthusiasm, commitment, personal drive, and customer focus.
- A good understanding of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Tools and continuous improvement.
- Computer literate.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Awareness of relevant Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations.
- Committed to Total Quality Standards.
- Salary minimum £35,852 - £40,735 maximum
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
- An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities
- 21 shifts holiday when working the 5 crew 12-hour shift rota holidays are built into the shift 5 crew rota
- Private Healthcare via AXA
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period
This role is open to internal and external applicants.
Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.
Closing Date: 14th October 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 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?
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!
Click here for more information about our careers or click here for more information about Ardagh Group.
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