Site Engineering Technician (Multi-Skilled)
Salary: £45,946.12 with additional £5,127.45 allowance
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (with occasional shift cover as required)
We're looking for a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Site Engineering Technician to join our team at Fordham. As part of the Engineering team, you'll deliver a world-class maintenance service within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production performance while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across site assets and equipment.
Ensure manufacturing equipment remains compliant with all relevant technical safety legislation, inspections, and testing requirements.
Track, analyse, and report equipment reliability data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Lead fault-finding and problem-solving activities to minimise downtime and improve operational performance.
Work closely with production teams, OEMs, and external contractors to resolve technical issues effectively.
Identify, manage, and maintain critical spare parts inventory levels.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping across engineering work areas and equipment.
Support capital investment projects including site preparation, equipment installation, commissioning, and technical training.
Assist with asset lifecycle planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide hands-on technical expertise to support operational and engineering improvements.
To be successful in this role, you'll be a qualified maintenance professional with a strong background in manufacturing engineering.
Fully qualified Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician
NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent engineering qualification
Proven experience delivering and managing preventative maintenance programmes
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems
Root Cause Analysis
This is mainly a day shift role Monday to Friday 8am-16:30 with occasional shift cover to support where required.
Subsidised canteen
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
ShareSave Scheme
Annual health assessments
Free on-site parking
Referral programme
Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we're building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.
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At DS Smith, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Engineering Team Leader role at our Featherstone site. Our vibrant work culture fosters continuous improvement and employee development, offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join us to lead a dedicated team, drive engineering excellence, and contribute to a strong health and safety culture while enjoying a supportive and engaging workplace.
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