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Shift Engineer

Kettering, ENG, GBPosted Oct 17, 2026

Job description

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —"We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress. Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

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Position overview

As the Shift Engineer, you’re a key member of the Kettering Team. You will contribute to the success of Ball by performing tasks and proving services to support the plant's production goals and overall business plans. The Shift pattern is: 6 days on (2 morning, 2 afternoon, 2 night shifts) - 8.5 hours per shift. 4 days off Your key responsibilities include: Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures a specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.

Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system. Performs various manual or mechanical production and support functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production and support equipment to meet customer specifications. Performs preventative maintenance on production and support equipment as required.

Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, and parts required for assigned area. Supplies and maintains required hand tools and Initiate, review, and follows all standard operating procedures for area of responsibility Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department What are we looking for?

Job-related experience for 2 years minimum in the manufacturing environment. Apprenticeship in a Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering discipline. Experience of preventative and planned maintenance. The ability to assist with breakdowns and line conversions. Sound communication skills, ability to clearly explain processes.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Compensation

Annual salary starting at £53,487 Plant bonus, up to 2.5% of salary Company contributory pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity pay Access to Employee Assistance Support #LI-IS1 #LI-Onsite Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.

Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love.

Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference. Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems. No agencies please. Apply now » Apply now Start apply with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait... Find similar jobs: Empleos de operaciones de Ball Corporate and Packaging, Ballin yritys- ja pakkausalan toimintojen työpaikat, Alla jobb på Ball Corporate and Packaging, All Jobs at Ball Corporate and Packaging, All Ball Corporate and Packaging Jobs <div id="footerRowTop"

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