Maintenance Engineer

DS Smith Europe; Devizes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith Packaging site in Devizes is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to work closely with engineering colleagues, operations, OEMs and vendors to improve asset reliability and plant performance.

The role is hands-on and fast-paced, requiring preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and adherence to health and safety, quality and cost policies; shifts are 4 on 4 off (2 x 12h day, 2 x 12h night), averaging 40.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified multi-skilled maintenance technician.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance (PPM).
• Familiar with 5S/Lean and root cause problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance work meets quality standards and targets.
• Follow procedures to control maintenance costs and plant performance.
• Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance and report findings.
• Identify and source parts through engineering stores.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments on tasks.
• Control stocks of materials and consumables.
• Be familiar with stop devices and safety procedures.
• Promote team responsibility to maintain clean, safe areas.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance technician

PPM implementation

Continuous improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Education

NVQ Level 3 or BTEC

Job description

Our DS Smith Packaging site in Devizes is searching for a Maintenance Engineer. You will be working closely with your engineering colleagues, Operations, OEMs and vendors to develop and implement best practices and increase plant and asset reliability.
The role is hands on and fast paced, requiring you to carry out duties with respect to Preventative Maintenance schedules. Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring any tasks carried out are completed to the best possible standard and in accordance with current regulations and company policy on health and safety, quality, hygiene, housekeeping delivery and cost.

The shifts will be 4 on and 4 off (2 x 12 hour day shifts followed by 2 x 12 hour night shifts). You will not be required to work Saturday nights and will work an average of 40.5 hours per week.

Safety First

Health and Safety is our number one priority. You'll be expected to follow safe working practices, report hazards and incidents, and actively contribute to creating a safe working environment for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all maintenance activity meets quality standards with respect to workmanship, processes and procedures in order to deliver plant quality targets
• Ensuring that company procedures and effective controls are followed and implemented with respect to maintenance costs in order to deliver plant cost performance targets
• Working on preventative and breakdown maintenance and feeding back reports
• Ensuring that any parts required are identified and sourced through the engineering stores
• Carrying out dynamic risk assessments on all maintenance tasks undertaken
• Controlling stocks of materials and consumables
• Ensuring you are familiar with all stop devices and procedures on any equipment in your charge
• Being aware of the joint responsibility to keep all factory areas up to agreed standards and ensure your team are aware of their responsibilities

• To be successful in this role you will need to be a fully qualified multi-skilled maintenance technician, accredited to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or BTEC.
• You should have experience of PPM implementation, delivery and control with a demonstrable background in a maintenance environment.
• Other essential attributes include good working knowledge of continuous improvement/operational training excellence such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Problem Solving techniques and experience gained within a fast paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment.

About us

We’re DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30different countries, proudly employingover 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.

As a Safety‑first employer, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards across our operations. Our approach to safety means going beyond minimum legal requirements and focuses on continuously elevating how we work safely—every day, at every level. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a brief safety questionnaire as part of the selection process. This helps us ensure that everyone who joins our team shares our focus and commitment to design, operate and maintain injury-free workplaces for our employees and everyone who enters our facilities.