Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer: Lean & RCA

Smurfit Westrock; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a multi skilled maintenance engineer to support a continental shift pattern on site in the UK. You will perform fault finding, root cause analysis and drive improvements using lean/TPM tools while adhering to the site annualised hours agreement.

Candidates should hold ONC/HNC in Maintenance Engineering (electrical/electronic bias) and have +5 years of maintenance experience, with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and PC literacy.

Qualifications

• Recognised technical qualifications in maintenance engineering.
• Electrical and mechanical discipline preferred; evidence may be requested.
• Experience with PLC controls and basic control techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and root cause analysis on site machinery.
• Recognise spare parts requirements and ensure availability.
• Comply with safety, legal, and cost requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines as part of a team.
• Correct and complete site documentation.
• Drive improvements to operations and KPIs.

Skills

Mech & Elec knowledge

PC literacy

Carton manufacturing

5+ years maintenance

Multitasking

Work planning

Lean/TPM

Root cause analysis

Education

ONC / HNC in Maintenance Engineering (Electrical & Electronic bias)

Job description

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a multi skilled maintenance engineer to support a continental shift pattern on site in the UK. You will perform fault finding, root cause analysis and drive improvements using lean/TPM tools while adhering to the site annualised hours agreement.

Candidates should hold ONC/HNC in Maintenance Engineering (electrical/electronic bias) and have +5 years of maintenance experience, with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and PC literacy.