Multi Skilled Engineer

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:

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• Days: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 14:30
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• Afternoons: Monday to Friday, 14:30 - 22:00
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• Nights: Monday to Thursday, 22:00 - 07:00
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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

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• Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities
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• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
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• Minimising downtime and improving equipment reliability
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• Supporting installation, commissioning and modification of machinery
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• Working closely with production teams to maximise performance
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• Contributing to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
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• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
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• Supporting a safe working environment through high engineering standards and best practice.
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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:

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• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
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• Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience within manufacturing or production environments
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• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
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• Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems
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• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
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• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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It would be great if you also have experience of:

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• FMCG, packaging or automated manufacturing environments
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• Welding and fabrication
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• CMMS systems such as SAP
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• Continuous improvement and reliability-focused maintenance practices.
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What We Offer

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• Competitive salary and benefits package
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• Pension scheme
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• Cycle to Work scheme
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• Ongoing training and development opportunities
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• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support for you and your family
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• A safe and supportive working environment
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• Opportunities to contribute to major engineering and improvement projects
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• Career development within a global leader in sustainable packaging
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What We Value

Safety • Loyalty • Integrity • RespectA 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.