Job Description

Knottingley Plant

Role description:

The Knottingley business unit manufactures glass containers for good and is part of a leading supplier in glass packaging solutions for the world's leading brands.



We are currently seeking to strengthen our team within the Engineering Department at Knottingley, by appointing an Engineering Supervisor to work alongside technical supervisors, production engineering and finished products, reporting to the Production Manager. This role has the opportunity for leadership development, including internal training and externally accredited programmes to support your performance and career progression.

Responsibilities:

Ensuring compliance to health and safety procedure and polices

Providing specialist support to the engineering team, ensuring effective and timely change over and minimising downtime.

Participation and Liaison of external technical support for development and improvements to the process systems

Technical lead on fault finding and diagnostics

Development of multiskilled engineers within the engineering department

Manage the daily running of the department

Participate in continuous improvement, projects - technical / hygiene / 5's Etc

Required skills / qualifications:

Apprentice training, mechanical / electrical or combined multi skilled engineer

Proven track record of managing people with Leadership/supervisory skills adhering to the company core values and leadership behaviours

A multi skilled approach to forming systems and ability to adopt new technologies

Understanding of process engineering and Lean Manufacturing Principles

Capability to develop training and standard operation procedures for the engineering, department whilst ultimately developing a small team of multiskilled engineers, Excellent communication and relationship building skills with a commitment to teamwork

Adaptable and willing to operate across all engineering departments, with commitment to support a 24-hour operation

What we offer:

Salary Minimum 37,491 - 45,612 Maximum

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

37 hours per week, plus 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays

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:

6th August 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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