Front End Line Engineer

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!
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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.