Multiskilled Shift Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging company is seeking a Shift Engineer at their Weston-Super-Mare site. This full-time role involves providing proactive engineering support to improve machine uptime, participate in preventative maintenance, and mentor colleagues. Candidates should have at least 5 years’ experience in an FMCG environment, strong communication skills, and a good understanding of engineering systems. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Ongoing training and development

24/7 confidential support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG work environment.
• Good communicator with effective listening skills.
• Driven, self-motivated, and with good diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Engineering and other departments.
• Lead breakdown activities and assist in preventative maintenance.
• Implement and endorse maintenance systems and tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Teamwork

Fault finding

Tools

SAP PM

PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the wellbeing of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Shift Engineer with an electrical bias working full-time equivalent hours on a 4-shift rotation at our Weston‑Super‑Mare site.

Working within the engineering department with the key responsibility for providing a proactive engineering service to the Site’s Operations Team. The role is focused around increasing machine uptime within shift, while supporting SK’s safety and quality standards. The individual will be responsible for providing effective short and long‑term solutions to continuously improve machine reliability, actively contributing as part of the engineering team to achieve business targets and key performance criteria.

Main Duties

• Work in a collaborative style with the Engineering, Conversion, Corrugator and Despatch departments


• Lead the successful completion of all breakdown activities


• Assist in the daily preventative maintenance strategy


• Booking out & ordering engineering parts


• Liaise with OEM’s when required


• Implement and endorse preventative / predictive maintenance systems, tools and ideas (SAP PM)


• Daily involvement in completing mechanical & electrical engineering activities providing support / coaching for machine operatives


• Any other tasks requested by your line manager within your capabilities

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within a FMCG work environment


• Good communicator with effective listening skills to all parties, internal & external


• Good literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload


• Good level of IT skills & ability to gain a good understanding of SAP PM


• Driven & self‑motivated with good diagnostic skills


• Team player with the ability to work across departments and with the Engineering Cell Technicians


• Experience of hydraulic, pneumatic & steam systems


• Fault finding on AC/DC drives (Siemens, ABB, SSD etc)


• Knowledge of Siemens S5, S7 & Allen Bradley plc’s

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family


• Flexible working options and family‑friendly policies


• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.