Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Lean & TPM

Smurfit Westrock; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join a continental shift pattern responsible for maintaining site machinery and facilities. You will drive root cause analysis, lean improvements and work under the Site annualised hours agreement to keep operations safe and efficient.

Qualified applicants typically hold ONC/HNC in Maintenance Engineering (Electrical bias) with strong mechanical/electrical knowledge, and a background in carton manufacture is desirable.

Qualifications

• Recognised technical qualifications (ONC/HNC) in maintenance engineering, preferably electrical/electronic bias.
• Proven mechanical and electrical knowledge with experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, 3-phase distribution and basic PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties on all site machinery and facilities.
• Fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Identify spare parts requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and cost requirements.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure documentation is accurately completed and updated.
• Support factory engineering cover as needed.
• Drive improvements in operations and KPIs.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Multitasking

Prioritise workload

Lean/TPM background

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Tools

PC Literate

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join a continental shift pattern responsible for maintaining site machinery and facilities. You will drive root cause analysis, lean improvements and work under the Site annualised hours agreement to keep operations safe and efficient.

Qualified applicants typically hold ONC/HNC in Maintenance Engineering (Electrical bias) with strong mechanical/electrical knowledge, and a background in carton manufacture is desirable.