Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 42 Monday to Friday

Location: Wrexham (with occasional support at Rugby Plant)

Reports To: Quality Team Leader

Salary: Market Leading Salary

 

Are you a detail-oriented manufacturing professional with a passion for quality and precision? We’re looking for a Platemaker / Labelcare specialist to join our Wrexham site, helping us deliver top-quality plates and labels that keep our production lines running smoothly and meet our customer’s high standards.

 

About the Role

 

As our Platemaker, you’ll be responsible for producing high-quality plates and date codes essential for our plant’s operations. You’ll work closely with the Graphics and Quality teams, ensuring every plate matches the required standards and supporting both Wrexham and Rugby plants as needed. Your attention to detail and equipment maintenance skills will be key to maintaining smooth production and exceptional product quality.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Manufacture plates and produce date codes for Wrexham; provide flexible support for Rugby Platemaking when required

 

Maintain and service key equipment (CDI unit, washer, punch/guillotine) liaising with suppliers as needed

 

Manage ordering and stock control of plates and date code materials

 

Ensure plates meet quality standards in line with graphics requirements

 

Issue plates daily for production and control returned plates, checking for damage

 

Coordinate closely with trading, graphics, and production teams to reduce quality issues

 

Maintain label care tasks and support customer and graphic proofs sign-off

 

Organize meetings for proofs, maintain colour standards, and archive designs

 

Support weekly planning and graphics calls by preparing performance and equipment reports

 

Conduct regular cleaning and maintenance of platemaking equipment

 

Perform monthly stock counts and manage colour measurements to support customer requirements

 

What We’re Looking For

 

Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent; Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship preferred

 

Strong manufacturing and quality assurance background

 

Fluent in written and spoken English

 

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel essential), SAP knowledge advantageous

 

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

 

Why Join Us?

 

At Ardagh, we are committed to fostering an environment of continuous growth and development. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a competitive benefits package, including Private Medical Insurance, an Annual Incentive Bonus, a Competitive Pension Plan, and Life Insurance Cover. Join us and take the next step in your career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal well-being.

 

Please note that due to the large number of applications we receive for our vacancies, our response times may be longer than usual. We aim to review all applications carefully and will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the next stage.

 

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 8th July 2025.

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!