Job Description

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

The Weekend Site Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading hands‑on maintenance and reliability activities during weekend operations. The role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient completion of the Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM) of the plant and equipment by planning, scheduling and recording the required work, and driving asset care and reliability standards across the site.

This is role requires a strong focus on planning & monitoring of required workload, hands-on problem solving, people leadership, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability

• Plan all required PPM works, including creating & completing Work Orders (WO) and arranging parts
• Ensure completion of PPM tasks as scheduled
• Work with Shift Engineer Team Lead to schedule weekday and weekend PPM’s
• Schedule Planned Works (ZM01) required at weekends.
• Lead and actively participate in reactive and planned maintenance activities during weekend shifts
• Carry out and support fault‑finding, diagnostics, and repairs on manufacturing equipment
• Drive asset care standards, including lubrication, cleaning, inspection, and basic condition monitoring
• Escalate repeat failures and reliability issues with clear technical feedback to the weekday engineering team
• Coordinate and prioritise breakdown response to minimise downtime and restore production safely and efficiently

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.

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.