Overview
Multi Skilled Engineer – Smurfit Westrock, Durham, DL14 9PE
Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!
Are you an experienced engineer looking to develop your skills, work with modern maintenance techniques, and make a real impact on site performance? We’re looking for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our Engineering team and help us continue to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient production.
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
About the Role
This role is central to strengthening our long‑term engineering capability—ensuring equipment performs at its best and our standards remain consistently high.
As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will apply and develop a wide range of engineering skills while utilising modern maintenance methodologies including condition‑based, risk‑based, and time‑based approaches. You will deliver high‑quality maintenance activities and provide technical support that enhances safety, reliability and operational performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
Operational Leadership
- Complete PPM and ensure accurate maintenance records
- Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical/electrical issues
- Maintain equipment to manufacturer and industry standards
- Support equipment installation, upgrades and commissioning
- Contribute to continuous improvement and process optimisation
- Ensure high safety and housekeeping standards at all times
About You
Essential Criteria:
- Engineering apprenticeship (4–5 years) or equivalent time served experience
- ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Strong mechanical & electrical maintenance experience
- Skilled in welding, fabrication, turning/milling
- Excellent fault‑finding skills and ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Experience in automated manufacturing environments
Desirable:
- FMCG or high‑automation background
- SAP CMMS experience
- Lean/CI qualifications
- IOSH/NEBOSH
What We Value
Safety • Loyalty • Integrity • Respect
A proactive mindset, strong teamwork, and commitment to continuous improvement.
How to Apply
If you feel that you have the necessary personal and technical skills and more importantly the drive and determination we would like to hear from you, by clicking on the website link Commercial Manager or scan QR code below:-
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high‑impact function at a key manufacturing site within Smurfit Westrock. You’ll shape engineering strategy, improve operational reliability, and help future‑proof the site through strong leadership and continuous improvement.
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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
