Night Shift Engineer

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

To repair and improve our site capability in the areas of machine performance including quality, uptime and speed. The role will include compliance improvements, safety improvements to eliminate peoples interactions with Hazards as well as opportune TPM activity. We have a preventative team on days and a mainly reactive team on shifts, this person will be based on night shift and will balance proactive and reactive approaches to help us on our operational excellence journey.

Main Duties

Assist production in driving manufacturing improvement and efficiencies using CMMS system networking through the site using CI techniques; understanding severity of improvement requirements, and planning time to execute them in a timely manner.

Using the Hierarchy of control to reduce our plant risk with engineered solutions.

Repair items that are classed as runnable defects, that impact machine performance.

Design own and other people’s ideas, and implement for Continuous improvement.

To conduct TPM tasks.

React to plant needs across night shift.

Execute or be part of team that are part of improvement projects.

Help provide solutions that keep us compliant.

Implement systems that help us optimise our energy

Improve our customer perception by maintaining machinery in a way that produces consistent quality of product.

Requirements (skills / knowledge / decision making / etc.)

3 years’ experience in leading engineering/maintenance projects

5 years’ experience in working in maintenance or engineering technician role.

Electrical and mechanical experience

Experience in stock control/Stores management/purchasing/business administration.

Prior knowledge in using SHIRE maintenance software (desirable)

Industry or other fast moving production environment, desirable in packaging.

Knowledge of maintenance principles.

Knowledge of regulations such as PUWER, LOTO.

Essential

Safety conscious

Computer literate

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Self-motivated and team motivator, the ability to take the initiative with a proactive approach to work

Strong focus on results

Strong planning and organising skills

Ability and willingness to learn quickly

Can prioritise own and other workloads

Engineering qualification.

Desirable    

MRP knowledge

Print experience

Understanding of FMECA and 5S systems

Lean manufacturing knowledge

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