Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Job at DS Smith (Devizes)

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

DS Smith

Location:
United Kingdom , Devizes

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

53417.85 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Our DS Smith Packaging site in Devizes is searching for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. You will be working closely with your engineering colleagues, Operations, OEMs and vendors to develop and implement best practices and increase plant and asset reliability. The role is hands on and fast paced, requiring you to carry out duties with respect to Preventative Maintenance schedules. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring any tasks carried out are completed to the best possible standard and in accordance with current regulations and company policy on health and safety, quality, hygiene, housekeeping delivery and cost. The shifts will be 4 on and 4 off (2 x 12 hour day shifts followed by 2 x 12 hour night shifts). You will not be required to work Saturday nights and will work an average of 40.5 hours per week. This is a Multi Skilled role with Mechanical Bias.

Job Responsibility:

Ensuring all maintenance activity meets quality standards with respect to workmanship, processes and procedures
Ensuring that company procedures and effective controls are followed and implemented with respect to maintenance costs
Working on preventative and breakdown maintenance and feeding back reports
Ensuring that any parts required are identified and sourced through the engineering stores
Carrying out dynamic risk assessments on all maintenance tasks undertaken
Controlling stocks of materials and consumables
Ensuring you are familiar with all stop devices and procedures on any equipment in your charge
Being aware of the joint responsibility to keep all factory areas up to agreed standards and ensure your team are aware of their responsibilities

Requirements:

Fully qualified multi-skilled maintenance technician
Accredited to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or BTEC
Experience of PPM implementation, delivery and control
Demonstrable background in a maintenance environment
Good working knowledge of continuous improvement/operational training excellence such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Problem Solving techniques
Experience gained within a fast paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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