At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and supervise electrical maintenance, ensuring compliance and driving improvements.
- Company: Join DS Smith's Kemsley Paper Mill, a leader in sustainable packaging.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, life insurance, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on site-wide electrical systems and mentor future engineers.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in industrial environments required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ 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.
The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers maintaining both HV and LV systems, ensuring full compliance with industry standards and regulations. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provide technical leadership and support for day-to-day maintenance and complex fault resolution.
- 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.
About You
- 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.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of managing budgets and understanding the commercial impact of engineering decisions.
- Familiarity with ATEX and DSEAR regulations and their practical application.
- Competent in the use of CMMS systems such as SAP for maintenance planning and execution.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership of complex technical issues.
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards it, with a recognised professional body (e.g. IET or CIBSE) is desirable.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary.
- Qualifying Sick Pay scheme.
- Pension scheme & Life insurance.
- Share Save scheme.
- Income Protection.
- 25 days holiday plus.
Senior Electrical Engineer in London employer: DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED
DS Smith is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and sustainability within the Construction and Agriculture sectors. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work culture that empowers our team to build meaningful customer relationships. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and opportunities for professional development.
Contact Details:
DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED Recruitment Team
