At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical maintenance and drive improvements in site-wide electrical systems.
- Company: Join DS Smith, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, 25 days holiday, and health perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on operational excellence and mentor future engineers.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in industrial environments required.
The predicted salary is between 44567 - 50000 £ per year.
DS Smith's Kemsley Paper Mill is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering Department. This is a key leadership role responsible for the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of the site-wide electrical infrastructure. You will also play a critical role in driving improvements and developing the site's electrical systems to support operational excellence. This position includes responsibilities as the Electrical Duty Holder and Site-appointed HV Senior Authorised Person.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and supervise electrical maintenance activities across site, ensuring safe and effective delivery of work.
- Ensure full compliance with statutory and legal requirements, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, supporting risk assessments, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and incident investigations.
- Manage and continuously improve the site electrical isolation systems and processes.
- Ensure all electrical systems are compliant with ATEX standards and DSEAR regulations.
- Drive the development and delivery of electrical projects from concept through to completion.
- Manage maintenance and project budgets, including forecasting and cost control.
- Utilise SAP (CMMS) to plan, track, and optimise maintenance activities and workflows.
- Mentor and develop engineers and apprentices, building capability across the team.
- Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota and support operational teams when required.
Qualifications:
- Degree-qualified (BEng or MEng) in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industrial experience.
- Experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment, including time in a senior role.
- Strong technical knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems, maintenance strategies, and compliance requirements.
- Experience of managing budgets and understanding the commercial impact of engineering decisions.
- Competent in the use of CMMS systems such as SAP for maintenance planning and execution.
We offer a competitive salary, qualifying sick pay scheme, pension scheme & life insurance, share save scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, employee assistance programme, virtual GP, occupational health & free flu vaccine, cycle to work and shopping discounts.
We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time.
Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer in Kent employer: DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED
At DS Smith, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety, quality, and employee development. As the General Manager at our Featherstone site, you'll lead a passionate team in a high-performing environment, with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, competitive benefits, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the packaging industry while fostering a culture where every colleague feels valued and empowered.
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