Electrical-Mechanical Shift Engineer (Continental Shifts)

Smurfit Westrock; Duckmanton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking continental shift engineers (electrically biased) to join our expanding maintenance team. You will respond to equipment breakdowns, execute preventative maintenance, and drive improvements across production areas, ensuring safety and reliability.

You’ll be a self-motivated engineer with strong communication, able to work independently or with cross-functional teams to meet KPIs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BTEC Level 3 in Engineering field, Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable Electrical / Mechanical installation experience.
• Capable of using PLC I/O as a diagnostic tool.
• Familiar with current Legislation & European Directives as applicable to this role.
• Previous Engineering experience ideally from an FMCG environment, within a production or service industry - Print experience beneficial.
• Self-motivator who is calm under pressure.
• Able to prioritise between preventative, predictive and reactive work tasks and work with a logical approach to problem solving.
• Knows own limitations and asks for support from colleagues to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner.
• Works in a methodical way, ensuring care and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Proactive Team player but capable of working on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for all Reactive and Preventative Maintenance requirements
• Identify necessary parts and equipment required for repairs and improvements, and book out stored items correctly to help with stock level controls
• Carry out both electrical and mechanical installations and repairs within skill set and scope of ability
• Make rational and informed decisions to address breakdowns and complete individual projects
• Complete all maintenance activities in a timely manner and to the required standard, always ensuring safe working methods
• Contribute to, and close out all relevant Engineering KPIs
• Ensure a robust and clearly communicated safe system of work is risk assessed and properly applied for all activities undertaken
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team, with Engineering, Manufacturing, H&S and all other required departments.

Skills

Electrical installation experience

Mechanical installation experience

PLC I/O diagnostics

Problem solving

Prioritisation of work types

Self-motivation under pressure

Team player / independent

Attention to detail

Safety and risk assessment

Education

BTEC Level 3 in Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking continental shift engineers (electrically biased) to join our expanding maintenance team. You will respond to equipment breakdowns, execute preventative maintenance, and drive improvements across production areas, ensuring safety and reliability.

You’ll be a self-motivated engineer with strong communication, able to work independently or with cross-functional teams to meet KPIs and safety standards.