Shift Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; Duckmanton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training & development

24/7 confidential support for you and/

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our ongoing maintenance efforts at the conversion plant. You will support breakdowns, preventative maintenance, and TPM programs, with a focus on safe working practices and reliability.

The role requires electrical and mechanical installation capability, PLC I/O diagnostics, and at least five years in engineering within FMCG.

Qualifications

• Familiar with current legislation and European Directives applicable to this role.
• Five+ years of engineering experience in a production environment (FMCG preferred).
• Electrical/Mechanical installation experience and diagnostics using PLC I/O.
• Ability to work in a team and also use own initiative.
• Minimum BTech Level 3; HNC or higher accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for breakdowns, preventive maintenance (PPM) and TPM.
• Identify parts and equipment required for repairs and improvements.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical installations within scope.
• Make informed breakdown solutions and manage projects.
• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance to agreed standards.
• Ensure site assets are maintained to a high standard and reliable.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to meet KPIs.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Production/Manufacturing experience

Electrical/Mechanical installation

PLC I/O diagnostics

Team player with initiative

5+ years engineering experience

Engineering qualification (BTech Level

Education

BTech Level 3 in engineering

HNC or higher qualifications

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 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

Location & Hours

We are hiring a shift engineer working a 12hour continental shift pattern (Days & Nights) at our industry leading conversion plant on junction 29a of the M1.

Multi-Skilled Engineer

• Provide engineering support to the department with regard to both Breakdowns & PPM & TPM
• Responsible for identifying necessary parts and equipment required for repairs & improvements
• To carry out both electrical and mechanical installations within skill set
• To make rational and informed decisions with regard to breakdown solutions and completion of individual projects.
• To carry out Electrical & Mechanical repairs within scope of ability & requirements.
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities to an agree standard, ensuring safe working always and carry out Reactive and Preventative Maintenance.
• Ensure site assets are maintained to a high standard, meet site requirements and are reliable.
• Attain the engineering standards across the site by providing functional support and expertise
• To perform on relevant Engineering KPIs
• Ensure a robust and clearly communicated safe system of work is applied for all activities that you undertake properly risk assessed
• Ensure parts are booked out correctly to help control stock levels in stores
• Be able to work effectively as a team not only with engineering team but also with production

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Familiar with current Legislation & European Directives as applicable to this role. Ideal candidate will be someone who is self-motivated and calm under pressure, has a logical approach to problem solving (keeping safety a top priority at all times), is a realist - knows limitations, is innovative within their work sphere, has flexible attitude to working schedules and has thorough attention to detail in carrying out tasks.
• Experience of working within a Production or Service environment - preferably Print or FMCG (3 - 5 years).
• Demonstrable Electrical/Mechanical installation experience
• Capable of using PLC I/O as a diagnostic tool.
• Good Team player but capable of working on own initiative.
• We are looking for an engineer with minimum 5 years experience in an engineering role, ideally in an FMCG environment. The role involves mechanical and electrical work and we are interested in candidates with skill bias in either of the engineering routes.
• To be considered for the role you will be qualified to minimum Btech level 3 in an engineering field. Equivalent standards would be accepted. We would encourage applicants with HNC qualifications and higher!
• We want a proactive person to join the team who can prioritise a busy workload between preventative, predictive and reactive work. We value a planned engineering approach and will appreciate the successful applicants input into our strategy.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate and value safe working and be able to communicate effectively throughout our business including suppliers.

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.