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
We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Shift Engineer with an mechanical bias working full-time equivalent hours on a 4-shift rotation at our Weston-Super-Mare site.
Working within the engineering department with the key responsibility for providing a proactive engineering service to the Site's Operations Team. The role is focused around increasing machine uptime within shift, while supporting SK's safety and quality standards. The individual will be responsible for providing effective short and long-term solutions to continuously improve machine reliability, actively contributing as part of the engineering team to achieve 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 OEM's 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
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Knowledge of Siemens S5, S7 & Allen Bradley plc's
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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.
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