Shift Engineer: Proactive Maintenance & Improvements

DS Smith; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; 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 in Fordham is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to maintain and improve manufacturing operations, ensuring equipment reliability and site safety. You will support production performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in maintenance, strong fault-finding skills, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Benefits include salary, shift allowance, bonus, and a range of employee schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering and managing preventative maintenance programmes.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across site assets and equipment.
• Ensure equipment complies with safety legislation, inspections, and testing requirements.
• Track and report equipment reliability data to identify trends and improvements.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Fault finding

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

DS Smith in Fordham is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to maintain and improve manufacturing operations, ensuring equipment reliability and site safety. You will support production performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in maintenance, strong fault-finding skills, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Benefits include salary, shift allowance, bonus, and a range of employee schemes.