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Engineering Technician

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-05 Newmarket Full-time Hybrid Engineering
💰 Salary 427 GBP/mo (5,127 GBP/yr) 📊 Market 2,000 GBP–2,916 GBP/mo

About the Company

We're DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. 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. 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. DSENG LI-SP

Responsibilities

  • ● 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.

Requirements

  • ● 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
  • ● Problem Solving Techniques
  • ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • ● Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
  • ● Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to support wider team activities when required.
  • ● This is mainly a day shift role Monday to Friday 8am-16:30 with occasional shift cover to support where required.

Benefits

  • ● Subsidised canteen
  • ● Company pension
  • ● Cycle to work scheme
  • ● Employee discounts
  • ● Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • ● ShareSave Scheme
  • ● Wellbeing / Digicare+ Apps
  • ● Annual health assessments
  • ● Free on-site parking
  • ● Referral programme
Credential Requirements for United Kingdom
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Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Engineering Council UK

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