Multiskilled Shift Engineer

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

Shift Pattern: 4 on (2 days/2 nights), 4 off rotating shift pattern with 18 days off after 7 rotations. 

An opportunity has arisen at Northampton to join the Engineering Team as a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a Mechanical Bias. Working as part of a team of engineers you will work alongside another Shift Engineer to safely provide planned and reactive maintenance on the production lines and plant equipment.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do and this role will allow you to develop your innovation and technical skills to implement permanent fixes underpinning high performance. You will be working with mechanical and electrical issues. Ideally mechanically bias but willing to deal will electrical issues as well, working in a fast-paced environment ensuring you work with production to prioritise break downs to ensure the customers are not let down.

Previous experience within a manufacturing process operation is preferred, but full training will be provided. 

The key responsibilities will include:

Ensure a robust and clearly communicated safe system of work is applied for all activities that you undertake properly risk assessed.

Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities to an agree standard, ensuring safe working always.

Ensure all site assets are maintained to a high standard, meet site requirements and are reliable.

Use SAP to capture all maintenance activities (training will be provided)

Attain the engineering standards across the site by providing functional support and expertise.

To perform on relevant Engineering KPIs

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.

Be flexible with working hours (shift cover, overtime)

Good communication skills

Fault finding experience with good diagnostic skills.

The ideal candidate will be:

Practical and Knowledgeable in maintenance engineering

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Target driven.

Willingness to learn.

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Inquisitive and analytical

Adaptable and flexible

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