Ardagh Glass Packaging: WIL Trainees Programme 2026

ByRainbow Time

Ardagh Glass Packaging invites suitably qualified students to apply for the Work Integrated Learning Trainees Programme at the Clayville Factory. This opportunity is designed for individuals who require practical workplace experience to complete their qualifications and gain exposure within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The programme provides hands-on training across several departments, allowing participants to strengthen technical knowledge, workplace readiness, and professional skills while working alongside experienced industry professionals. Candidates currently enrolled at accredited institutions and requiring P1, P2, or experiential training are encouraged to submit applications before the closing date.

Selected trainees will support daily departmental operations, assist supervisors with projects, and participate in structured workplace learning aligned with their academic fields. Exposure is available in Human Resources Management, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation and Electronics, Safety and Environmental Management, and Operations Management. The programme also promotes teamwork, compliance with safety standards, and continuous skills development through mentorship and practical assessments, creating a strong foundation for future employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector.

Position: Work Integrated Learning Trainees (Various Departments)
Reference number: WILClay2026
Location: Clayville Factory
Closing Date: 17 April 2026

Role description

To support daily departmental operations while gaining practical experience aligned with their field of study in a manufacturing environment.

Role responsibilities
  • Assist with daily operations in allocated department
  • Support supervisors and team members with tasks and projects
  • Gain practical exposure to manufacturing processes
  • Follow safety standards and company procedures
  • Complete assigned training and workplace assessments
Requirements
  • Matric / Grade 12
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Currently enrolled with a recognised, accredited institution
  • Requires WIL/experiential training to graduate with relevant P1 and P2 letter from a university of technology institution or experiential letter from a TVET College
What we offer
  • Practical, hands-on industry experience
  • Exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Opportunity to develop technical and workplace skills
Fields of Exposure
  • Human Resources Management
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Instrumentation/Electronics
  • Safety and Environmental Management
  • Operations Management
Programme Conditions & Expectations
  • Must be registered with a reputable, accredited institution
  • Required to attend work and comply with all conditions specified in the contract
  • Must enter into a 12-month fixed-term workplace contract for experiential training
  • Must perform duties relevant to field of study as outlined in the training schedule (or agreed revised programme)
How to Apply

Submit the following documents:

  • Updated CV
  • Academic transcript
  • Letter from your institution confirming WIL requirement
  • E-mail applications and updated CV to: [email protected]
About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 16,000 people with revenues of almost $7 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe and the Americas.

  • Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles used for favourite drinks?
  • Did you know they produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
  • Did you know they produce more than 160 million containers per day?

This position will be filled in accordance with the company’s equity objectives. The advertisement has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Ardagh reserves the right not to fill vacancies.