Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: West Auckland Durham
- Date: 4 hours ago
Description:
West Auckland | Full-Time | Rotating 3-Shift Pattern | Competitive Salary & Benefits
Keep our operation running. Drive reliability. Make a real difference.
At Smurfit Westrock, we're passionate about manufacturing excellence, and our engineers play a vital role in keeping our operation performing at its best.
We're looking for a talented Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Engineering Team at West Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same, and where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on safety, reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Working Pattern
This role operates on a rotating 3-shift pattern:
Days: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 14:30
Afternoons: Monday to Friday, 14:30 - 22:00
Nights: Monday to Thursday, 22:00 - 07:00
Flexibility to support business and operational requirements is essential.
Why Join Us?
At West Auckland, you'll join an experienced and supportive team that values collaboration, innovation and problem-solving.
You'll be trusted to use your technical expertise to keep our machinery and equipment operating safely and efficiently, while contributing to improvement projects that help drive site performance.
Whether you're fault-finding on critical production equipment, supporting new installations, or identifying opportunities to improve reliability, you'll be a key part of our site's success.
What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
Minimising downtime and improving equipment reliability
Supporting installation, commissioning and modification of machinery
Working closely with production teams to maximise performance
Contributing to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
Supporting a safe working environment through high engineering standards and best practice.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an enthusiastic engineer with strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
Ideally, you'll have:
A recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience within manufacturing or production environments
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems
A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
It would be great if you also have experience of:
FMCG, packaging or automated manufacturing environments
Welding and fabrication
CMMS systems such as SAP
Continuous improvement and reliability-focused maintenance practices.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support for you and your family
A safe and supportive working environment
Opportunities to contribute to major engineering and improvement projects
Career development within a global leader in sustainable packaging
What We Value
Safety • Loyalty • Integrity • Respect
A proactive mindset, strong teamwork, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Why West Auckland?
Our West Auckland site has a strong reputation for teamwork, continuous improvement and operational excellence. You'll be joining an experienced team where ideas are welcomed, development is encouraged, and engineers play a key role in driving site performance.
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you're an engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving performance and making a visible impact in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you