Multi Skilled Engineer Continentals
Who We Are
On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).
The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)
The Role
Our site in Wolverhampton is looking for a Multi Skilled Engineer to work on continentals, working two days and two nights on a permanent basis.
The Engineer will work as part of a team and be responsible for maintaining and repairing the manufacturing equipment. Responsible for onsite repairs, unforeseen breakdowns and conducting the preventative and day to day maintenance on a continuous process production plant. The ability to diagnose and communicate electrical and/or mechanical faults with machinery ensuring we achieve production company targets and objectives, promoting operational excellence at all times.
The Engineer will work on a four on, four off basis, working two day shifts 0645 - 1900 and two night shifts 1845 - 0700.
As a Multi Skilled Engineer at IPL Wolverhampton you will be:
Responsible for supporting all engineering breakdowns, diagnosing faults as soon as possible and replacement of machine parts.
Rectifying all hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical issues.
Enhancing, repairing and maintaining all the Plant, Equipment and Services within the manufacturing facility as per the preventative maintenance schedule and updating the maintenance log.
Assisting with the installation and commission of new machinery and equipment with the support of specialist Tool Room Engineers.
Involvement with improvement projects during planned downtime and identifying engineering solutions to maximise efficiency of the plant.
To maintain a relationship with appropriate plant and services contractors/ suppliers and arrange for such suppliers to undertake the engineering works that are required through breakdowns, maintenance and project/ enhancement work.
To organise and maintain the technical database.
Order spares / consumables required to support the engineering activities that will be undertaken in house or by a contracted company.
Work closely with Production, Tool Change and Tool Room teams to effectively achieve the required engineering outcome.
Operate within key Engineering and Health & Safety codes.
Any other tasks as requested by Management.
Targets: Number of T Cards closed to target, scrap below set target, minimal machine downtime, planned maintenance and project work to be completed in cost and on time.
What you will bring to the role:
Health and Safety Compliance.
Proactive and Results Focused.
Openness to Change.
Drive for Results.
Desirable qualifications and experience:
Displays safe and considerate working practices
Have experience in fast-paced environment: subject to numerous priority changes and short-notice activity
Level 3 NVQ or Equivalent in Electrical or Multi Skilled Engineering (required)
GCSE Grade C and above or equivalent Maths and English (desirable)
Proven working knowledge of plant maintenance and repairs including: Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic and mechanical systems
Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing business and meet tight deadlines
Possesses understanding of health and safety processes and safe methods of working
Has the ability to work on a rotating shift pattern - continental shift
Shows flexibility to work occasional overtime/holiday cover/absence.
If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!