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This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the largest and most advanced paper mills in the UK, supporting the reliability and performance of high-speed manufacturing and processing equipment.\nWorking on a continental 4 on / 4 off shift rota, you will play a key role in ensuring plant availability, minimising downtime, and delivering safe, efficient maintenance across the site.\nKey Responsibilities\nCarry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across site machinery and equipment\nRespond quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns\nDiagnose faults and implement long-term engineering solutions\nSupport continuous improvement and reliability initiatives\nWork collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performance\nEnsure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and standards\nAccurately complete maintenance documentation and shift reports\nContribute to shutdowns, overhauls, and project work where required\nWhat We’re Looking For\nTime-served Mechanical Engineer or recognised Engineering Apprenticeship\nNVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent\nExperience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, paper, steel, recycling, or process environment\nStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skills\nExperience working with:Bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment\nAbility to work independently and as part of a shift engineering team\nA strong commitment to health & safety standards\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompetitive salary\nQualifying Sick Pay scheme\nPension scheme & Life insurance\nShare Save scheme\nIncome Protection\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nVirtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine\nCycle to Work and shopping discounts\nWe are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. 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. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!\nOur people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. 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