Ball Aerospace

Ball Aerospace in Devizes seeks a Manufacturing Operator - Lacquer Operator to prepare and issue coatings materials while providing technical support for maximum production efficiency. This role includes adhering to safety regulations and performing maintenance on lacquer machines. Successful candidates will have previous manufacturing experience, mechanical skills, and a positive attitude towards teamwork. The position requires working a rotating shift pattern across days and nights, ensuring operational efficiency and quality control.

Front End Line Engineer Company: Ball Corporation Location: Milton Keynes, GB, MK15 0DA Date: 10 Jul 2026 Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations 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! Create a new future. Apply Today. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not offered for this role Position overview: To meet production targets, by managing the production equipment, adhering to H&S requirements, meeting PM compliance, improving and securing line efficiency, fault finding and responsible for monthly and weekly maintenance tasks. This role involves shift work, 12-hour shifts, involving days, nights and weekend working. Key responsibilities included: Health and safety checks, work in a safe manner following the company guidelines Completion of daily and monthly PM's React to breakdowns Problem solving and identifying faults Work within a team, building and sharing knowledge, lead and help the mechanics when needed Priorities work to maximise output Communicate with your Team Leader, and communicate good and effective hand overs Ensure all Quality checks and start up sheets are complete What are we looking for? Salary - starting at £53,265.16 Flexibility and team player Time served in a similar environment (production, manufacturing, FMCG) Able to understand and interpret data Fabrication and welding skills Good English and Maths Lean manufacturing experience would be desirable 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.

Ball Aerospace in Kettering seeks a Back End Team Leader to lead the operator's team, ensuring the production of high-quality cans efficiently. You will communicate daily KPIs, manage budgets, and support teams in problem-solving alongside the engineering department. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, attention to detail, and a grasp of lean methodologies. Ball Aerospace promotes environmental sustainability and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Back End Team Leader Company: Ball Corporation Location: Kettering, ENG, GB Date: 1 Jul 2026 Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations Position overview The Back End Team Leader will lead the operator's team to provide high-quality cans with the lowest spoilage at required production efficiencies and provide cans in a safe, low, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable, highly efficient manner both from the Tooling and Machinery. Key responsibilities Leading team briefs and communicating daily and monthly KPIs to the teams Providing regular reports to shift manager Supporting teams in solving problems with the close cooperation of the engineering team and front end team leader Control usage of parts/tools and maintenance spend to budget Provide innovative sustainable, cost-saving plans Develop maintenance and overhaul procedures for back end equipment Work with maintenance software/schedules Understand and support the printing process, inside spray and necker process To plan and manage back end and downgauging projects with the engineering team To manage improvement projects in the back end Support and Implement SMED activities for improved efficiency What are we looking for? Proactive team leader and analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail, including the ability to spot defects or mistakes Ability to follow and set up new processes Sound communication skills, ability to clearly explain processes Basic understanding of the lean framework Statutory H&S requirements Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.