Reliability Shift Engineer – 24/5 Shifts, Growth & Benefits

Smurfit Westrock; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development

24/7 confidential support

Flexible working

Guaranteed interview for essential</n>

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a maintenance engineer to operate on an eight-hour shift pattern, with occasional holiday cover and overtime. The role requires diagnosing faults in production equipment, interpreting electrical and pneumatic schematics, and applying DMAIC problem-solving methods to root causes.

A strong background with AC/DC motors and drives is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate a practical, right‑first‑time mindset, and contribute to safe, efficient maintenance

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Engineering Qualification gained through an apprenticeship / practical learning course.
• Relevant experience ideally in a production manufacturing environment including fault finding and electrical repairs for industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks with a right first-time approach.
• Read electrical/pneumatic schematic drawings to diagnose issues.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of AC/DC motors and drives; identify root causes using DMAIC techniques.

Skills

DMAIC problem solving

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Level 3 Electrical Engineering Qualification

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a maintenance engineer to operate on an eight-hour shift pattern, with occasional holiday cover and overtime. The role requires diagnosing faults in production equipment, interpreting electrical and pneumatic schematics, and applying DMAIC problem-solving methods to root causes.

A strong background with AC/DC motors and drives is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate a practical, right‑first‑time mindset, and contribute to safe, efficient maintenance