Smurfit Westrock
Shift Engineer - Electrician
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Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operating in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 59 paper mills. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. For home and beauty products, our paper-based consumer packaging solutions combine elevated form and reliable function to meet the needs of today’s brands and shoppers. Our team of over 100,000 professionals drives operations across 40 countries on 6 continents and Smurfit Westrock are proud to be included on TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2025 list for the second year running.
Our Consumer Packaging business in Europe supplies paper-based packaging, leaflets and labels for a wide variety of household names in industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, beauty and personal care, premium wines and spirits, and much, much more. With more than 5,500 colleagues across 10 countries and 34 operating locations, Smurfit Westrock's European Consumer Packaging operation is ideally positioned to provide innovative, sustainable packaging solutions to customers across the globe.
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Overview
We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our team at our Whitehaven site. We are on the lookout for an electrician to join our team of engineers. The successful candidate will safely execute planned, preventative, and reactive engineering tasks in a timely manner. Comply to all legal and local policies & guidance relating to engineering and maintenance. Working proactively as part of an engineering team to ensure maximum machine efficiency (reduce downtime and set-up time).
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensuring the safe execution of planned, preventative, and reactive engineering tasks in a timely manner.
- Comply to all legal and local policies & guidance relating to maintenance and machine setting.
- Working proactively as part of an engineering team to ensure maximum machine efficiency (reduce downtime and set-up time).
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records.
- Maintaining good housekeeping standards and a clean as you go policy.
- Setting and calibration of machine tooling ready for production in a safe and timely manner.
- Liaising with production operators to find root causes and appropriate corrective actions.
- Being the first point of contact for all machinery break downs on your assigned shift.
- Developing cross functional skills (mechanical and electrical).
Qualifications
- BS7671 IET Wiring Regs (training to 18th Edition)
- City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection and Testing
- Electricity at Work Regs
- Safe isolation training
HEALTH & SAFETY
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Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others and working with due regard to the responsibilities detailed in the company’s Health & Safety Policy Statement.
ENVIRONMENTAL
All functions to be carried out in accordance with ISO 14001 environmental management system standard requirements with particular reference to the sites Environmental Policy, Policy Manual & relevant Works Instructions.
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.
Note: Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
Equal Opportunities Employer: 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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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