Engineering Leader; FTC

Engineering Future Leader (18-Month FTC)

Company:
Ball Corporation

Location:

Milton Keynes, GB, MK15 0DA

Date: 14 Jul 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.

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. We aim to develop Future Leaders, top diverse talent to support the growth needs of the business. The program offers access to accelerate development on the job and through other channels during an 18-month program.

This is an 18 month FTC position.

• Learning on the job with experts, developing technical and soft skills and receiving coaching from your Mentors & Project Co‑ordinators, and other senior staff mentors.
• Fulfilling all requirements and meeting goals set out at the start of the programme.
• Completing all 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 and updating training logbook and liaising with Mentors & Project Co‑ordinators, and other senior staff.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or relevant.
• A minimum of 1–2 years' manufacturing experience and a good understanding of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication written and verbal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Fast learner and oriented to self‑development: curiosity to learn and create new ways of building and/or improving systems and processes.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to proactively identify and resolve problems.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everyone, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottle solutions that enable customers to contribute to a better world.

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.