Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer – Manufacturing Reliability

DS Smith; Fordham; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

ShareSave Scheme

Wellbeing / Digicare+ Apps

Annual health assessments

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking a skilled Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer to join our Fordham site. You’ll maintain and improve manufacturing assets, drive reliability, and support site safety and operational excellence on a rotating shift pattern.

The role requires a qualified maintenance professional with strong diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified maintenance professional with a strong manufacturing engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across site assets.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Manufacturing engineering

Fault finding

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 maintenance

BTEC

Job description

DS Smith is seeking a skilled Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer to join our Fordham site. You’ll maintain and improve manufacturing assets, drive reliability, and support site safety and operational excellence on a rotating shift pattern.

The role requires a qualified maintenance professional with strong diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.