Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Are you a dedicated and experienced Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer with proven working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems?

We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a temp ongoing basis. You will be instrumental in ensuring the continuous, and efficient operation of the plant and equipment, site facilities and infrastructure during the working shift.

Location: DS Smith South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH, United Kingdom

Hours: (6am-6pm days, 6pm-6am nights including weekends.)

Salary: £57k

A Maintenance Engineer at DSS Blunham is a technical professional responsible for minimising downtime by performing real-time troubleshooting, emergency breakdown responses, and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Breakdown Response: React quickly to equipment failures and production interruptions to minimize downtime.

• Maintenance Execution: Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks across mechanical and electrical systems.

• System Monitoring: Oversee the operation of plant machinery and building infrastructure to ensure they function within optimal parameters.

• Compliance & Safety: Enforce health and safety regulations, legislative requirements, and site standards throughout your assigned shift.

• Shift Handover: Maintain accurate logs of daily tasks, repairs, and outstanding issues, and brief the incoming engineering team.

Essential requirements:

• Technical Qualifications: A formal qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or Degree) in electrical or mechanical engineering.

• Multi-Skilled Expertise: Strong working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems, as well as control panels and PLCs.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong diagnostic abilities to identify faults and utilise lean techniques (e.g., 5 Whys) to prevent recurrence.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing/production environment 

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV

• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

• Paid holiday

• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles 

• Competitive rates of pay