Hot End Craftsman Hot End Craftsman Barnsley, ENG, GB, S71 5BF Oct 31, 2025

Hot End Craftsman 

Barnsley Plant 

Role description 

The successful candidate will be required to maintain and repair IS Machines and to ensure that job changes are carried out efficiently. 

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 

Carry out necessary equipment preparation for the job change in order to ensure that an efficient job change takes place. 

Carry out job changes as required, using correct equipment and procedures and set up in order to maintain efficiency and minimise downtime 

Identify faults with the machine both during and after the job change and make necessary adjustments to the machine if required in order for it to run correctly to maintain efficiency and reduce downtime 

Maintain IS (Independent Section) machine in accordance with a pre-planned schedule in order to reduce mechanical malfunctions and maintain effective operations 

Repair equipment coming off the IS machines ready for re-use. In order to maintain efficiency and reduce downtime. 

Required skills / qualifications:

Apprentice trained Mechanical Craftsman 

Ability on all IS Machines to: 

Set Up 

Adjust 

Repair 

Dismantle/Reassemble 

Diagnose Faults 

Basic Welding 

Fabrication

Pipe work Installation

Apprentice trained Mechanical Craftsman 

What we offer

Salary based on Grade 7 of the harmonised pay scales. Salary minimum £36,000.00 max £40,491.00 

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions 

Monday to Friday working, condensed hours where appropriate, 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 

AXA Healthcare

Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period 

Role Profile available on request. 

This role is open to external and internal candidates; internal candidates must apply via myArdagh 

Closing Date: 17th November 2025

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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