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Maintenance Engineer Maintenance Engineer Knottingley, ENG, GB, WF11 0HP Jul 24, 2026Ardagh​​ Group • Knottingley, ENG, GB, WF HP
Maintenance Engineer Maintenance Engineer Knottingley, ENG, GB, WF11 0HP Jul 24, 2026

Maintenance Engineer Maintenance Engineer Knottingley, ENG, GB, WF11 0HP Jul 24, 2026

Ardagh​​ Group • Knottingley, ENG, GB, WF HP
20 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Days

Knottingley Plant

Role description:

Carry out the engineering setup, repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and systems on factory equipment and services to ensure efficient and reliable operation of the plant.

Responsibilities:

  • Comply with Health and Safety Procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Carry out maintenance activities (PPM, Continuous Improvement & Repairs).
  • Prepare equipment ready for efficient job changes, planned maintenance & repairs.
  • Perform job change engineering functions; equipment changes, setup and adjustments to maintain efficient operations and minimise downtime.
  • Identify and repair equipment faults.
  • Communicate effectively with employees to maintain an effective well-informed team.
  • Maintain IS (Independent Section) machine in accordance with a preplanned schedule to reduce mechanical malfunctions and maintain effective operations.

Required skills / qualifications:

  • Experienced Apprentice Trained Engineer (level 3).
  • Mechanically biased maintenance engineer preferred.
  • Previous experience of equipment & process knowledge in FMCG desirable.
  • Fault finding & analytical skills on electromechanical equipment.
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing / continues improvement methodology.
  • Ability to interpret engineering documentation.
  • Computer literate and awareness of relevant computer systems: APS, PIC, CMMS (SAP).
  • Excellent communication & analytical skills.
  • Personal & professional drive for success.

What we offer:

  • Salary Minimum £33,626 – £41,448 maximum
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
  • 37 hours per week Monday- Friday, with option for condensed hours, which includes 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
  • Private Healthcare provided by AXA
  • 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: 14th August 2026

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Groupis 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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