Stores Operator

Location: Wrexham Plant

Department: Supplies, Purchasing and Deliveries (SP&D)

Reports to: Stores & Packaging Team Leader

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Leading Salary

Working Hours: 42 hours per week, Monday to Thursday - 08:00hrs - 16:30hrs Friday/ 08:00hrs - 16:00hrs

About Us:

Join Ardagh’s Wrexham Plant team and be a key player in supporting our production and engineering functions. We are committed to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized stores environment that ensures all spare parts and materials are ready for use when needed.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Storesperson to manage the receipt, storage, and dispatch of spare parts and materials. You will play a crucial role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting stock management, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the stores department.

Key Responsibilities:

Support internal teams by efficiently locating and distributing spare parts

Operate forklift trucks (FLT) as required for handling materials

Manage daily goods receipt and consumption postings with accuracy

Receive and process bulk, palletized, and coil deliveries, ensuring proper labeling and storage

Create new stock locations and maintain inventory records, including photo documentation

Conduct weekly and annual inventory counts with supplier reconciliation

Ensure stock is stored safely, cleanly, and rotated appropriately

Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and support 6S initiatives across the plant

Collaborate with courier services and other plant functions as needed

Participate in Ardagh’s Behaviour-Based Safety Programme and adhere to all safety procedures

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent

Current FLT licence essential

Previous experience in a stores environment is required

Supply chain or stores qualifications advantageous

Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP experience beneficial

Fluent in written and spoken English

Skills & Competencies:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Customer-focused with a commitment to teamwork

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Strong ethics, integrity, and reliability

Comfortable with continuous improvement and process management

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 Friday 1st August 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!