Commissioning Engineer (Elec & Mech)

Smurfit Kappa Machine Systems is looking to recruit a Commissioning Engineer.

The Smurfit Kappa Group plc are Europe's leading corrugated packaging company and one of the leading paper-based packaging companies in the world. An industry leader with 46,000 employees globally, 350 production sites around the world, with locations in 23 countries in Europe and 13 countries in the Americas.

People are at the heart of the organisation and we are constantly working towards creating a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and can succeed. Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of our communities.

Smurfit Kappa Corrugated UK 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.

Who are Smurfit Kappa Machine Systems?

Smurfit Kappa Machine Systems are experts in developing, producing and installing automated packing lines to deliver high levels of service to their customer base within Green and Industrial solutions.

Reporting directly to the Workshop Team Leader, the Commissioning Engineer, with electrical and mechanical skills, will be involved in the delivery of capital equipment projects from build in the factory through to installation at customer site.

• Responsible for project success working as part of a project team.
• Electrical and mechanical assembly, implementation, and Installation.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.
• Complete assemblies to the required cost, quality and delivery standards.
• Identify and resolve electrical problems during assembly and commissioning.
• Identify and resolve mechanical problems during assembly and commissioning.
• Support other project team members in the resolution of problems as required.
• Identify recommendations for continuous improvement of system design.
• Maintain accurate records and files according to quality standard.
• Working with Workshop Team Leader and Managers to develop systems and processes to maintain workshop to a high standard.
• Looking for Development in PLC programming, fault finding and Safety Systems and Principles.
• Assist with power up and commissioning of equipment both in Yate and on customer sites.
• Installation of capital equipment on customer sites.
• Take the lead on installation and commissioning of standard equipment.
• Attend equipment breakdowns as required to support the Service Team on site.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Ability to efficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals.
• Ability to manage customer problems while remaining professional and acting with integrity.
• Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and a high level of numeracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team working skills.
• Flexibility and an ability to compromise.
• A willingness to accept responsibility and make decisions.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Looking to develop skills and practices to further knowledge and experiences.
• Travel as required by the business to support customer needs.

Essential experience:

• Recent experience assembling complex product handing solutions incorporating conveyor systems.
• Electrical fitting experience including panel building, integration of panels into systems and the wiring motors, sensors and safety switches in a fully automated product handling system.
• Experience of installing pneumatic systems.
• Electrical engineering qualification – ONC or equivalent.
• Experience of delivering training to customers.

Desirable experience:

• Any mechanical engineering qualification or experience.
• Electrical engineering qualification such as HNC level or equivalent.

• PLC programming or principles knowledge/awareness.

• Competitive salary
• 33 total days holiday per year including bank holidays
• Pension
• Personal development
• Flexible working applications will be considered