MultiskilledDayCraftEngineer

**Mechanical Day Craft Engineer** **Location:** Kemsley Paper Mill, Kent **Hours:** Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm **£52,792.38** **About the Role** At DS Smith, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Day Craft Engineer to join our Engineering team at Kemsley Paper Mill. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability, performance, and safety of one of the UK’s largest paper manufacturing facilities. Working as part of a highly experienced maintenance team, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities across a diverse range of plant and equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency. **Key Responsibilities** * Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair activities on site equipment. * Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with maintenance schedules. * Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults efficiently to minimise production downtime. * Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance. * Work safely and in accordance with company procedures, health & safety standards, and engineering best practices. * Assist with shutdown activities, plant upgrades, and project work as required. * Accurately complete maintenance records and documentation using site systems. * Collaborate effectively with operations, engineering colleagues, and contractors. **About You** We’re looking for someone who is: * Time-served Mechanical Engineer or holds a recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship. * Experienced in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, process, or production environment. * Skilled in fault finding, repairs, and maintenance of mechanical plant equipment. * Knowledgeable in bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and rotating equipment. * Safety-focused with a proactive and reliable approach to work. * A strong team player with excellent problem-solving