Graduate Intern - Operations

Graduate Intern - Operations

Company:
Ball Corporation

Location:

Milton Keynes, GB, MK15 0DA

Date: 22 Apr 2026

Job Category:
Manufacturing / Operations

Please only apply if you have the right to work long term in the UK – sponsorship is NOT offered for this role.

Position overview: The Ball Corporation Future Leaders Trainee Programme is a stepping‑stone for people with management potential to become the leaders of the future in an ambitious international company. The program offers an 18‑month journey with assignments across a wide range of manufacturing departments and divisions including Production, Technical / Maintenance, EHS, Quality, and Continuous Improvement (CI/Lean).

Key responsibilities include:

• Learning on the job with experts, developing technical and soft skills, and receiving coaching from Mentors & Project Coordinators and senior staff.
• Key responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Fulfilling all requirements and meeting goals set at the start of the programme.
• Completing assigned tasks and assisting with day‑to‑day operations.
• Participating in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
• Observing and learning from experienced staff members.
• Gaining knowledge of company policies, protocols, and processes.
• Taking detailed notes, updating the training logbook, and liaising with Mentors & Project Coordinators.
• Following all company regulations and health and safety codes.
• Preparing documents and updating records.
• Traveling to different offices and participating in daily operations as required.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1‑2 years of manufacturing experience and an awareness of the requirements of a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to travel if required.
• A fast learner, oriented to self‑development with curiosity to learn and improve systems and processes.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.
• Strong English speaking, writing, and reading ability.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups, to aerosol bottle solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

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.