Multi-Skilled 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

The Multiskilled Engineer is responsible for achieving and communicating operational targets within their area of responsibility, both within their own team and across the wider organisation.  The Multiskilled Engineer will be responsible for ensuring they work with team members to understand the site performance and how they are positivley contributing to achieve targets. They will be able to identify possible areas of improvement.  

Key areas of focus will include:

• OEE
• Service
• Quality
• OTIF
• Down time – planned maintenance
• Stock Levels
• Complaints reduction
• SSOW/SOPs
• Safety Conversations
• Audits
• Fix it once, fix it right (MTBF and MTTR measures)

The Multiskilled Engineer is responsible for activites within their area. 

Key areas of focus will include:

• Supervising contractors on their shift ensuring they are working safely and completing tasks to a high standard, with a ‘fix it right, fix it once’ mentality.
• To lead and provide engineering support to resolve Breakdowns, and ensure the PPM’s are completed.
• Responsible for identifying necessary parts and equipment required for repairs & improvements are sourced.  
• To carry out both electrical and mechanical installations within skill set.
• To follow rational and informed decisions with regard to breakdown solutions and completion of individual projects.
• To carry out electrical & mechanical repairs within scope of ability & requirements.
• To ensure that all planned and unplanned maintenance activities are completed to an agreed standard, ensuring safe working always and carrying out point of work risk assessments.
• Ensure a robust and clearly communicated safe system of work is applied for all activities which you team undertake and that they are appropriately and properly risk assessed.
• Use SAP to capture all maintenance activities.
• Maintain Engineering Housekeeping standards, be part of, or carryout audit when required. Ensure that we are compliant to BRCGS standards.
• 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.
• Work in accordance with sites certifications.
• Actively engage and participate in all elements of Health and Safety requirements.
• Ensure a shift handover is conducted to ensure the clear and concise communication between shifts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, Westfield Health, on-site Gym 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.