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Mechanical Engineer

DS Smith
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2TU

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

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  • The Kemsley Paper Mill is seeking a Mechanical Craft Engineer to join their Engineering Craft team, focusing on maintenance and project activities while ensuring high safety standards.
  • Candidates should have significant mechanical engineering experience, preferably with a background in the manufacturing industry, and an understanding of electrical and instrumentation (E&I) is advantageous.
  • The role involves supporting preventative maintenance strategies, repairing and replacing components, and collaborating with the team to address unexpected issues.
  • The position offers a salary of £49,713 along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and employee discounts.
  • The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, flexible in problem-solving, and eager to take ownership of their work.

About the role

We have a brand new opportunity at our Kemsley Paper Mill for a Mechanical Craft Engineer to join us and contribute to a high-performing team. As part of of the Engineering Craft team, you'll work on a diverse range of engineering maintenance and project activities, maintaining high safety standards at all times.

In this role, you'll support our preventative maintenance strategy, undertaking work of a predictive natures in compliance with engineering standards and procedures. You'll be using your knowledge and experience to repair and replace components, and collaborating with the team to ensure we're better able to predict and deal with any unexpected issues.

We'll also ask you to monitor performance and effectiveness of assets to identify areas for continuous improvement. By continually developing an environment that promotes constructive involvement and engagement in the Engineering team, we believe that the right candidate in this position will help us deliver a world-class service in a fast-paced environment so that we can continue to delight our customers and grow our business.

About you

  • Significant mechanical engineering experience
  • Understanding of E&I would be advantageous
  • Experience in manufacturing industry
  • Flexible in your approach to problems
  • Ability to work well alongside your team
  • Driven and self-motivated, always looking for improvements in the way we do things
  • Accountable and wanting to take full ownership over your area of expertise

Benefits

  • £49,713 Salary
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme

Location:Kemsley Paper Mill, Sittingbourne

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