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Engineering Technician

Job in Fordham, Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: DS Smith
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45946 GBP Yearly GBP 45946.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Fordham

Site Engineering Technician (Multi‑Skilled)

Location:

Fordham. Salary: £45,946.12 plus £5,127.45 allowance.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (occasional shift cover as required).

Key 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.
About You
  • 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.
  • Experience working within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient in Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving Techniques.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Proactive, hands‑on approach with willingness to support wider team activities when required.
Benefits
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discounts
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Share Save Scheme
  • Wellbeing / Digicare+ Apps
  • Annual health assessments
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Referral programme
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