Job description
West Auckland | Full-Time | Rotating 3-Shift Pattern | Competitive Salary & Benefits
Keep our operation running. Drive reliability. Make a real difference.
At Smurfit Westrock, we're passionate about manufacturing excellence, and our engineers play a vital role in keeping our operation performing at its best.
We're looking for a talented Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Engineering Team at West Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same, and where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on safety, reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Working Pattern
This role operates on a rotating 3-shift pattern:
• Days: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 14:30
• Afternoons: Monday to Friday, 14:30 - 22:00
• Nights: Monday to Thursday, 22:00 - 07:00
Flexibility to support business and operational requirements is essential.
Why Join Us?
At West Auckland, you'll join an experienced and supportive team that values collaboration, innovation and problem-solving.
You'll be trusted to use your technical expertise to keep our machinery and equipment operating safely and efficiently, while contributing to improvement projects that help drive site performance.
Whether you're fault-finding on critical production equipment, supporting new installations, or identifying opportunities to improve reliability, you'll be a key part of our site's success.
What You'll Be Doing
• Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Minimising downtime and improving equipment reliability
• Supporting installation, commissioning and modification of machinery
• Working closely with production teams to maximise performance
• Contributing to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Supporting a safe working environment through high engineering standards and best practice.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an enthusiastic engineer with strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
Ideally, you'll have:
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience within manufacturing or production environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
It would be great if you also have experience of:
• FMCG, packaging or automated manufacturing environments
• Welding and fabrication
• CMMS systems such as SAP
• Continuous improvement and reliability-focused maintenance practices.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support for you and your family
• A safe and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to contribute to major engineering and improvement projects
• Career development within a global leader in sustainable packaging
What We Value
Safety • Loyalty • Integrity • Respect
A proactive mindset, strong teamwork, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Why West Auckland?
Our West Auckland site has a strong reputation for teamwork, continuous improvement and operational excellence. You'll be joining an experienced team where ideas are welcomed, development is encouraged, and engineers play a key role in driving site performance.
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you're an engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving performance and making a visible impact in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.