DS Smith

Packaging

MechanicalCraftEngineer

£58–58k Kemsley, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mechanical Craft Engineer at DS Smith. Skills: Mechanical Maintenance, fault-finding, problem-solving. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across site machinery and equipment. Respond quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring plant availability; minimising downtime; delivering safe, efficient maintenance across the site; maximise plant performance

Industry & Context.

Packaging
Problems you'll solve

fault-finding and problem-solving skills; Diagnose faults and implement long-term engineering solutions

Eligibility Requirements

continental 4 on / 4 off shift rota

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Time-served Mechanical Engineer or recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, Experience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, paper, steel, recycling, or process environment, fault-finding and problem-solving skills, Experience working with: Bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment, Ability to work independently and as part of a shift engineering team, A commitment to health & safety standards

What You'll Do.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across site machinery and equipment

Respond quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns

Diagnose faults and implement long-term engineering solutions

Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and standards

Contribute to shutdowns

and project work where required

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performance; Ability to work as part of a shift engineering team

Full Job Description

**Mechanical Maintenance Engineer** **Kemsley Paper Mill (Sittingbourne)** **£58,000** **About the Role** We are looking for a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering team at our Kemsley Paper Mill. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the largest and most advanced paper mills in the UK, supporting the reliability and performance of high-speed manufacturing and processing equipment. Working on a continental 4 on / 4 off shift rota, you will play a key role in ensuring plant availability, minimising downtime, and delivering safe, efficient maintenance across the site. **Key Responsibilities** * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across site machinery and equipment * Respond quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns * Diagnose faults and implement long-term engineering solutions * Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives * Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performance * Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and standards * Accurately complete maintenance documentation and shift reports * Contribute to shutdowns, overhauls, and project work where required **What We’re Looking For** * Time-served Mechanical Engineer or recognised Engineering Apprenticeship * NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent * Experience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, paper, steel, recycling, or process environment * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills * Experience working with: Bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment * Ability to work independently and as part of a shift engineering team * A strong commitment to health & safety standards **What we can offer you:** * Competitive salary * Qualifying Sick Pay scheme * Pension scheme & Life insurance * Share Save scheme * Income Protection * Employee Assistance Programme

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