Mechanical Craft Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance EngineerKemsley Paper Mill (Sittingbourne)£58,000About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering team at our Kemsley Paper Mill. 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.Working 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.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across site machinery and equipmentRespond quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdownsDiagnose faults and implement long-term engineering solutionsSupport continuous improvement and reliability initiativesWork collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performanceEnsure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and standardsAccurately complete maintenance documentation and shift reportsContribute to shutdowns, overhauls, and project work where requiredWhat We're Looking ForTime-served Mechanical Engineer or recognised Engineering ApprenticeshipNVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentExperience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, paper, steel, recycling, or process environmentStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skillsExperience working with: Bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipmentAbility to work independently and as part of a shift engineering teamA strong commitment to health & safety standardsWhat we can offer you:Competitive salaryQualifying Sick Pay schemePension scheme & Life insuranceShare Save schemeIncome ProtectionEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVirtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccineCycle to Work and shopping discountsWe 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!Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria."#LI-SP#DSENGTPBN1_UKTJ