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

Job Summary

• A 2-Shift based electrician who will safely execute planned, preventative, and reactive engineering tasks in a timely manner. Compliance 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.
• Compliance 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.
• Supporting the engineering management in building an engineering team and related process fit for future challenges.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations and current edition of the Wiring Regulations.
• Experience of Electrical fault finding in a manufacturing environment.
• Your job title does not limit your duties and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake any other duties within your capability.

Other Requirements

• Suitable electrical qualifications
• Experience of operating in a commercial/industrial environment.

Person Specification

Essential

• Time served Electrician with the ability to read Electrical Schematics and Specifications
• Electrical experience gained in an Industrial environment.
• Level 3 BTEC or Diploma or equivalent qualifications
• Effective communication with operations and management and a can-do attitude.
• Working Safely.

Desirable

• Electrical Panel and circuit design.  Control panel wiring.  Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Advanced trouble shooting including PLC’s and VSD’s
• HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Decision making. 

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
• Free Onsite Parking
• 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.

Do not apply if you have applied before.

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.