Multiskilled Shift Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; Lympsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development

24/7 confidential support for you and

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock currently advertises a Shift Engineer role at our Weston-Super-Mare site. The role focuses on proactive maintenance to increase machine uptime and support safety and quality standards within the Engineering department.

The position requires a strong FMCG background, hands-on fault finding with electrical/mechanical systems, and familiarity with SAP PM. Full-time, 4-shift rotation, with extensive development and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an FMCG environment.
• Excellent communication and listening skills with internal and external parties.
• Strong literacy and numeracy with problem-solving ability.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
• Good IT skills and understanding of SAP PM.
• Driven, self-motivated with diagnostic skills.
• Team player across departments and with Engineering Cell Technicians.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic & steam systems.
• Fault finding on AC/DC drives (Siemens, ABB, SSD etc).
• Knowledge of Siemens S5, S7 & Allen Bradley PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Conversion, Corrugator and Despatch teams.
• Lead successful completion of all breakdown activities.
• Assist in daily preventative maintenance strategy.
• Booking out and ordering engineering parts.
• Liaise with OEMs as required.
• Implement and endorse preventative/predictive maintenance systems (SAP PM).
• Daily involvement in mechanical & electrical activities providing support to operatives.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by line manager.

Skills

FMCG experience

SAP PM

Electrical & mechanical trouble</

Team collaboration

Diagnosis skills

Tools

SAP PM

Siemens S5/S7

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

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 and 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)

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.

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 well-being 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 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 SW's safety and quality standards. The individual will be responsible for providing