Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

DS Smith; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Fordham. This role is critical for maintaining safety and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for conducting preventative and reactive maintenance, resolving breakdowns quickly, and providing technical support for capital projects. The company values a diverse and inclusive workforce, offering excellent benefits and a commitment to sustainability. If you are a proactive technician looking to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Annual Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping Discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrically biased maintenance technician.
• Experience in autonomous maintenance practices within a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Fault find and resolve technical/process issues efficiently.
• Complete all maintenance activities on time as scheduled.
• Communicate effectively within and across departments.

Skills

Fault diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Health and Safety focus

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC

Tools

Microsoft tools

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Fordham

At DS Smith, we are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with factory experience to join our team. You will play a vital role in the ongoing development and maintenance of our site.

You should have experience delivering excellent service within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities will include conducting preventative and reactive asset maintenance, focusing on safety and equipment reliability to meet production demands.

You will use your expertise to restore equipment during unplanned breakdowns and provide technical feedback on assets to production and engineering stakeholders. We are looking for someone comfortable working closely with management to develop risk assessments, adhere to safe systems of work, and achieve performance targets.

Working Hours:

12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off (alternating days and nights)

Role Responsibilities:

1. Fault find and resolve technical/process issues efficiently and effectively
2. Resolve breakdown issues with minimal impact on production
3. Complete all maintenance activities on time as scheduled
4. Provide technical support for capital projects and improvements
5. Communicate effectively within and across departments, using escalation procedures to manage issues and priorities
6. Follow company purchasing procedures
7. Adhere to stores procedures
8. Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times
9. Be a proactive team member
10. Seek to improve technical skills and knowledge for self and team

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Fully qualified electrically biased maintenance technician, accredited to at least NVQ Level 3 or BTEC
• Effective fault diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Experience in autonomous maintenance practices within a factory environment
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment
• Strong focus on Health and Safety
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools, especially Excel

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Annual Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping Discounts

We are DS Smith, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and fibre-based products, employing over 65,000 colleagues worldwide. We believe in building a diverse, inclusive, and motivated workforce committed to positive change and sustainability. We welcome all candidates to apply, even if you do not meet every criterion.