Apprentice

ARDAGH GROUP; Rugby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

1. Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.
2. Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
3. Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. 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!

Reporting to: Engineering Coordinators and Engineering Manager

Apprenticeship:

Are you ready to kick-start your career in the dynamic world of metal packaging? Ardagh Metal Packaging UK Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity for five apprentices to join our team in Rugby. We have openings for Engineering Apprentices focusing on Technical, Production, Engineering, and Electrical trades.

About the Apprenticeship:

1. Location: 1st Year – MGTS Coventry, 2nd – 4th Year – Based at the Plant with weekly day release.
2. Duration: Four-year program starting in September 2025.
3. Pathways: Level 3 Engineering.
4. Qualification: Study for a Level 3 Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship.

What We Offer:

Training and Development: Gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced colleagues and attend a training provider in the first year.

Qualifications: Work towards a recognised qualification (Level 3 Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship).

Personal Growth: We are committed to personal development to help you grow and advance in your career.

Benefits: Private Healthcare Membership, 25.3 days Annual Holiday, Employee Incentive Scheme participation, workwear, competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, and an attractive starting salary exceeding Government recommendations.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications: Minimum of five GCSEs (or expected) at Grade 4 or above, including English, Science, and Maths. (National 5s in Scotland)

Skills: Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible attitude, strong communication skills, and ability to work well in a team.

Full Job Description:

Main Purpose of the Position: This 4 year fixed term role may lead to the opportunity of completing a HNC along with the Level 3 Diploma in partnership with MGTS.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to business policies not limited to health and safety, attendance, conduct and quality standards.
2. Install and maintain high-speed, industrial process equipment for can making. This includes mechanical and electrical elements.
3. Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair all complex high-speed equipment down to component level.
4. Perform preventative maintenance on assigned mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
5. Identify inefficiencies and potential process problems and co-ordinate through supervisor to resolve.
6. Diagnose causes of malfunctions and correct through proper fault finding techniques.
7. Update schematics, technical drawings and software printouts.
8. Maintain daily routine checks in all process areas.
9. Continuous monitoring of equipment conditions.
10. Carry out planned maintenance and ad hoc maintenance such as on conversion days.
11. Carry out improvements in the process.
12. Support trials and new equipment installation and commissioning.
13. Spares monitoring.
14. Shift support / cover when required.
15. Housekeeping.
16. Log-books and records.
17. Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the plant terms and conditions.
18. Must follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your area of responsibility.
19. Must comply with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
20. Must be aware and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.

Scope of Position

Budgets Responsible for: Nil

Contacts within Ardagh: All shop floor colleagues and management.

Contacts outside of the Company: MGTS.

Professional Requirements

Qualifications: 5 GCSE’s or equivalent Grades A*-C in Maths, English, Science and two other subjects.

Functional Maths and English.

Languages: English, written and verbal.

Computer Skills/literacy: Competent in all Microsoft packages.

Experience/Attributes:

1. Candidates must have a good knowledge of engineering practices and be able to set clear priorities even under pressure. Candidates must have strong communication skills and be able to work both as part of a team and to their own initiative and build relationships with external contractors.
2. Previous Job / Project Experience: Hobbies/ pastimes to include with anything engineering related (e.g. help fix cars, taking things apart and re-assemble).
3. Positive attitude.
4. Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
5. Punctual.

Training provided:

1. Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).
2. Level 2 Award for Foundation Phase Gateway Assessment.
3. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).
4. Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence).

Location during apprenticeship:

1. First year of training based at MGTS, Coventry.
2. Remaining 3 years on site at Ardagh Metal Packaging in Rugby.
3. Ad hoc off site training as required.
4. Working shift to support development during apprenticeship.