Job Description

Electrical Engineer- Days

Barnsley Plant

Role description

Carry out electrical repair, maintenance and provide technical support on factory equipment and services to maintain efficient operations of the plant

Responsibilities:

Set up and make electrical adjustments to factory equipment and services, in order to maintain efficient operations. Identify and repair electrical faults with factory services and equipment in order to minimise down time. Assist when required in maintaining and establishing efficient electrical mechanical and technical operations during normal working hours & outside such hours in event of breakdown etc Carry out installation and modification projects to maintain efficient electrical operations of factory equipment and services. Communicate with colleagues, supervision and liaise with other departments to maintain efficient operations. Comply with company health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment using OTPA, Risk Assessment and Bsafe systems to record results. Carry out housekeeping to accordance with company hygiene rules & 5s. Work & comply to current IEE regulations. Carry out statutory checks on electrical equipment when required.

Required skills / qualifications:

Time served apprentice trained engineer. Good working understanding of electrical and electronic principles: Assembly; Wiring; Measurement; Fault finding. Understanding of technical drawings. Understanding of control systems and operation of Utility services & electrical distribution Understanding of factory service operation: Air; Water; Vacuum

What we offer

Salary Minimum 35,000 - 37,787 maximum

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

26.5 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Private Healthcare provided by AXA

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:

20th November 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?



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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