Shift Engineer

DS Smith; Burscough; On-site; GBP 48,870 - 59,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Discretionary site bonus

Pension scheme and life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate discounts

Job summary

DS Smith in Burscough is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to ensure quality maintenance operations. The role involves a fast-paced environment where responsibilities include preventive maintenance and supervising contractors.

Candidates should possess sound engineering experience, relevant apprenticeship, and strong fault-finding skills. The position requires working 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with generous benefits including bonus and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance environment.
• Multi-skilled knowledge in electrical and mechanical fields.
• Experience with autonomous maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance quality standards are met.
• Document and communicate maintenance records.
• Support the preventative maintenance strategy.

Skills

Sound engineering experience

Strong fault‑finding skills

Computer literate

Ability to work well individually and within a team

Education

Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Engineer Burscough £54,300

Our DS Smith Packaging site in Burscough is looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance activity meets quality standards with respect to workmanship, processes and procedures to deliver plant quality targets.
• Follow and implement company procedures and effective controls with respect to maintenance costs to deliver plant cost performance targets.
• Support the preventative maintenance strategy by undertaking work of a predictive, preventive and repair nature.
• Supervise contractors and ensure they comply with contractual commitments and site operating processes.
• Document and communicate comprehensive maintenance records as necessary.
• Ensure appropriate training is completed for self and others with a view to maintaining professional and technical skills.

Shift Pattern

4 on, 4 off shift pattern (2x 12‑hour days, 2x 12‑hour nights) (average 42 hours per week). Overtime is expected of all Engineers.

About You

• Sound engineering experience working in a similar maintenance environment.
• Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship with multi‑skilled knowledge.
• Computer literate and well‑versed in Excel and Word.
• Experience with autonomous maintenance practices.
• Ability to work well individually and within a small team.
• Strong fault‑finding skills and knowledge.
• Experience of maintenance management systems (SAP) would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 277.2 hours of annual leave (equivalent to 25 days + 8 bank holidays).
• Discretionary site bonus.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Corporate discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.