Job Title
Multi Skilled Engineer – Blunham – £57,305
Job Overview
Our DS Smith site in Blunham is searching for a Multi Skilled Engineer, to implement strategic maintenance initiatives in order to increase plant and asset reliability. You will be working closely with the Reliability Engineer, Operations, Engineering, OEMs and vendors to develop and implement best practices and increase plant and asset reliability.
Responsibilities
- Act as a shift working breakdown engineer.
- Safely carry out maintenance, process improvement and capital project activities to minimise equipment breakdown delay and maximise process capability / production (OEE) in line with performance targets (KPIs).
- Work safely at all times complying with and using safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements.
- Efficiently and effectively fault find and resolve technical / process issues.
- Resolve breakdown issues with minimal impact to production.
- Complete all maintenance activities on time as planned.
- Provide technical support for capital projects and improvement activity.
- Effectively communicate within and across departments using escalation procedures to manage issues and priorities.
- Comply with company purchasing procedures.
- Comply with stores procedures.
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.
- Be a proactive team member.
Shift Pattern
Week1: Days 06:00–18:00 – Mon / Tue / Fri / Sat / SundayWeek2: Days 06:00–18:00 – Wed / ThursWeek3: Nights 18:00–06:00 – Mon / Tue / Fri / Sat / SundayWeek4: Nights 18:00–06:00 – Wed / ThurThis is a 42‑hour working week.
Qualifications and Experience
- Electrical and Mechanical skills.
- Specialist steam experience – vital.
- Ability to work the shift pattern.
- Experience working with heavy machinery.
- Use of workshop tools and equipment.
- Drive and PLC training – strongly beneficial.
- Ability to work day and night shifts.
- Successful track record of working within a fast‑paced and demanding environment.
- Use of portable access and lifting equipment.
- Ability to carry out risk assessments and document method statements.
- Experience with SAP CMMS.
- Flexible attitude and problem‑solving skills.
Benefits
- Company Sick Pay Scheme after qualifying period.
- Paid Medicals.
- Uniform & PPE provided.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Cycling to work scheme.
- EV Scheme.
- Shopping discount.
EEO Statement
At DS Smith we acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.
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