Temporary BEC Operator

Temporary BEC Operator - Shifts

Barnsley Plant

Role description

Fixed Term – 6 Months

To maintain a supply of materials to support each decorating process enabling each line to operate to its full capacity

Responsibilities:

· Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and those around you. Carry out housekeeping as required in accordance with Company Hygiene Rules.

· All lines supplied with materials (naked glass and packaging etc.) ensuring each line is run to its full capacity.

· Responsible for problem solving and fault finding within the standard operating procedures. Ensure customer’s packing specifications are achieved

· Removal of cullet and contaminated materials to the correct location on site. To operate a palletiser or to drive a forklift truck

· Taking ownership that all decorated ware is packed fit for transport to our customers, responsible for checking all cold end equipment (squeeze testers and coating sprays etc.)

· All checks documented and recorded by operator, viewing of ware on the production line and de-brief all team members at shift change overs.

Required skills / qualifications:

· Interpret Packaging Specification information

· Ability to pack glass manually in event of equipment failure

· Basic mechanical malfunctions

· Container defects

· Although not essential any mechanical knowledge/experience would be advantageous

What we offer

• Salary based on Grade 4. Salary min £34,000 - £36,555 max.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• 12-hour shifts days/nights on a rota -Monday to Friday - Week 1 (2 days, 2 nights), Week 2 (3 days), Week 3 (2 nights).
• 13.5 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: Friday 11th September 2026

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.

· Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.

· Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.

· 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!