Night Shift Engineer - Smurfit Kappa : Job Details

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 opportunity for a Night Shift Engineer to join our team at the Diss Site.  The role will work on a night shift basis, but it will also involve some weekend and Bank holiday working when needs dictate.  Full flexibility to cover sickness and holiday absence on other shifts is required, when appropriate.

Main Purpose of Job

• To provide a responsive engineering service to the Site Operations Management Team to ensure high machine availability, efficiency, reliability, safety, and quality standards are achieved and improved upon.
• To provide effective and long-term solutions to address and improve machine reliability issues.
• Identification and recovery of fault situations on all processing equipment and ancillary devices.
• Monitoring and adjusting equipment and process conditions to ensure that 'right first time' quality is achieved.
• Maximising equipment utilisation by carrying out effective preventative maintenance procedures, timely calibrations, routine safety checks on all processing equipment.Always promoting an environment of continuous improvement and assisting in process improvement projects.
• Installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Any other duties as directed by your line manager in line with the job role, following suitable training.
• Working on the machines during factory shutdown periods is necessary and expected.  

Qualifications (essential and desirable)

• Apprenticeship trained/HNC qualified in an electrical or mechanical discipline.

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 disabled 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.