Multi Skilled Engineer Continentals

Overview

IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller on July 1, 2025. The company s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and employs about 4,100 people across North America (1,600) and Europe (2,500). IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across end markets including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging.

Our site in Wolverhampton is looking for a Multi Skilled Engineer to work on continental shifts, on a permanent basis with a 4-on 4-off pattern (two days and two nights).

The Engineer will maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, handle onsite repairs, unexpected breakdowns, and perform preventative and day-to-day maintenance on a continuous process production plant. The role requires diagnosing and communicating electrical and/or mechanical faults to support production targets and promote operational excellence.

Shifts:

four on, four off, two day shifts 0645–1900 and two night shifts 1845–0700.

• Responsible for supporting all engineering breakdowns, diagnosing faults as soon as possible and replacement of machine parts.
• Rectifying hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical issues.
• Maintaining and updating the Plant, Equipment and Services within the manufacturing facility according to the preventative maintenance schedule and maintenance log.
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment with support of specialist Tool Room Engineers.
• Participating in improvement projects during planned downtime and identifying engineering solutions to maximise plant efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with plant and services contractors/suppliers and arrange for engineering works required through breakdowns, maintenance and projects.
• Organise and maintain the technical database.
• Order spares/consumables required to support engineering activities in-house or by contracted companies.
• Collaborate with Production, Tool Change and Tool Room teams to achieve the required engineering outcomes.
• Operate within key Engineering and Health & Safety codes.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by Management.
• Targets: close number of T Cards to target, keep scrap below target, minimise machine downtime, and ensure planned maintenance and project work are completed on time and within cost.

• Health and Safety Compliance.
• Proactive and Results Focused.
• Openness to Change.
• Drive for Results.

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!