Full-Time

Maintenance Engineer

Posted on 3/19/2025

DS Smith

DS Smith

5,001-10,000 employees

Sustainable packaging and recycling solutions provider

Compensation Overview

£57k/yr

+ Overtime

Mid

Nuneaton, UK

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
SAP Products
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Fully qualified multi skilled Electrical / Mechanical accredited to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or BTEC.
  • Evidence of PPM implementation, delivery and control
  • Must have a demonstrable background in a Maintenance environment
  • Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence training e.g.5S, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Problem Solving techniques.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment.
  • Experience of using SAP is an advantage
  • Comfortable using Microsoft packages such as Excel
  • Ability to handle purchasing, stock control, and supplier communication and correspondence via a variety of business systems.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and conduct all routine preventative and reactive asset maintenance to ensure safe operation and equipment reliability to meet production demands.
  • Manage routine maintenance, spare parts inventory and the expedition of additional spares or support requirements to deliver the equipment back to production within agreed timescales.
  • Work closely with OEMs and other contract service providers to lead the site maintenance strategy focusing on equipment and process reliability and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor asset performance and maintenance effectiveness and identify and prioritise areas for continuous improvement focus.
  • Supervise contractor visits and ensure safe systems and permits to work.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience of using SAP is an advantage.

DS Smith provides sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions and offers services such as recycling and the production of paper products. The company serves a wide range of clients, including large corporations and small businesses, primarily in the consumer goods, e-commerce, and industrial sectors. By focusing on a circular economy, DS Smith aims to minimize waste and enhance resource efficiency while reducing carbon emissions and protecting natural resources. Their goal is to drive the transition to a more sustainable future through their Now and Next strategy.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1940

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for sustainable packaging in e-commerce boosts DS Smith's market opportunities.
  • Fiber-based packaging market projected to reach $470 billion by 2027, benefiting DS Smith.
  • Advancements in biodegradable materials align with DS Smith's sustainability goals and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • International Paper's acquisition may shift DS Smith's focus from sustainability to other priorities.
  • Divestment of European factories could disrupt DS Smith's operations and supply chain.
  • Market adoption of 'Safe Tray' may face challenges if competitors offer cheaper alternatives.

What makes DS Smith unique

  • DS Smith specializes in sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions for diverse industries.
  • The company offers integrated recycling and sustainable paper products, enhancing its eco-friendly portfolio.
  • DS Smith's Now and Next strategy focuses on reducing carbon emissions and waste pollution.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Packaging Insights
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Beyond The Headlines: DS Smith's solution for BMW wheel carriers, Mondi's containerboard range

DS Smith partnered with TPV Automotive, a supplier of manufactured components to the automotive industry, to develop a plastic-free packaging solution for BMW's car wheel carriers.

Packaging Insights
Apr 11th, 2025
DS Smith partners with food group for recyclable, fiber-based vegetable trays

DS Smith has partnered with Priméale, a subsidiary of agriculture and food group Agrial, to develop a plastic-free, fiber-based punnet for Priméale's Vegetable Kit Range.

Food Infotech
Mar 24th, 2025
DS Smith Secures £108 Million Contract Extension with JLR to create fibre-based packaging solutions

In 2022, DS Smith launched the Bumper Outer Shipper packaging service to optimize the packaging of individual vehicle parts for JLR worldwide.

Stock Titan
Feb 28th, 2025
International Paper Names New Leaders

Tim Nicholls, who has served as CFO since 2018, has been appointed Executive Vice President and President of DS Smith, an International Paper company.

Packaging Insights
Feb 19th, 2025
Packaging Innovations 2025: DS Smith advances fiber-based beverage solutions as consumer demands shift

DS Smith showcased the breadth of its fiber-based packaging solutions for the UK market at Packaging Innovations 2025.

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