Night Shift Engineer

Diss, Norfolk

Full Time / Permanent

Do you want to work for a company who...

• cares for its employees & customers in equal measure?
• is serious about sustainability & the environmental impact of its products & processes?
• can provide a long-term future & personal development for those who aspire?

If yes, then read on to find out more about the job on offer at Smurfit Kappa.

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.

Key job requirements 

• 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. 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Candidates will need to have recent experience within a manufacturing environment and both mechanical and electrical experience is needed. 

Electrical

• Fault finding on electrical circuits, with experience on AC variable speed drives (Lenze, Sew, Control Techniques, Siemens) and DC drives (Siemens, ABB, SSD) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Siemens S5, S7 and Allen Bradley PLCs.  

Mechanical

• Understanding hydraulic systems. 
• Understanding pneumatic systems. 
• Experience of steam systems an advantage. 
• Experience of mechanical drive systems (power transmission). 
• General mechanical repairs.

Other attributes

• An ability to follow health and safety policies and procedures and be proactive in supporting a positive health and safety culture.
• An ability to participate in proactive problem-solving exercises to address any issues impacting on production and general plant condition.
• An ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience of working on own initiative and as a member of various teams within the operations function. 
• Good organisational skills with an ability to manage own workload and priorities.
• Flexibility in terms of all shift patterns. 
• An ability to act in line with the Company’s values and ways of working. 

What's on offer...

• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 statutory) as standard
• Contributory pension scheme (plus ad hoc access to independent financial advice)
• Training & development
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance - 24/7 free and confidential support to both you and your family
• Access to on-site mental health and wellbeing support
• Regular health assessments (role dependent)
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we?

We are a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable paper-based packaging. We care deeply about the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, the communities in which we operate, and the service provided to our customers.

We have an incredibly loyal and capable workforce who we invest time in developing and encourage to reach their full potential; and you too could become a valued member of our ‘family’.

We strive to create a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and succeed. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and welcome applications from all communities.   

We are:

• A Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet our essential criteria.
• Open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.
• Happy to offer a wide range of Family Friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for our valued colleagues.

To find out more about the hiring organisation please search for 'Better Planet Packaging Europe'.