Overview
Join our team at Smurfit Westrock as a Shift Engineer with an electrical bias. We value 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 wellbeing 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
We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Shift Engineer working full‑time equivalent hours on a 4‑shift rotation at our Weston‑Super‑Mare site. Working within the engineering department, you will provide a proactive engineering service to the Site’s Operations Team. The role is focused on increasing machine uptime within shift while supporting safety and quality standards. You will provide short and long‑term solutions to continuously improve machine reliability and contribute to achieving business targets and key performance criteria.
Main Duties
* Work in a collaborative style with the Engineering, Conversion, Corrugator and Despatch departments
* Lead the successful completion of all breakdown activities
* Assist in the daily preventative maintenance strategy
* Booking out & ordering engineering parts
* Liaise with OEMs when required
* Implement and endorse preventative / predictive maintenance systems, tools and ideas (SAP PM)
* Daily involvement in completing mechanical & electrical engineering activities providing support/coaching for machine operatives
* Any other tasks requested by your line manager within your capabilities
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within a FMCG work environment
* Good communicator with effective listening skills to all parties, internal & external
* Good literacy, numeracy and problem‑solving skills
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
* Good level of IT skills & ability to gain a good understanding of SAP PM
* Driven & self‑motivated with good diagnostic skills
* Team player with the ability to work across departments and with the Engineering Cell Technicians
* Experience of hydraulic, pneumatic & steam systems
* Fault finding on AC & DC drives (Siemens, ABB, SSD etc)
* Knowledge of Siemens S5, S7 & Allen Bradley PLCs
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)
Equal Opportunities Statement
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religious or philosophical belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership, or disability, including those who are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
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