Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer
Kemsley Paper Mill

DS Smith's Kemsley Paper Mill is seeking a highly skilled and experienced  Senior Electrical Engineer  to join our Engineering Department. This is a key leadership role responsible for the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of the site-wide electrical infrastructure.

The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers maintaining both HV and LV systems, ensuring full compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will also play a critical role in driving improvements and developing the site's electrical systems to support operational excellence.

This position includes responsibilities as the  Electrical Duty Holder  and  Site-appointed HV Senior Authorised Person .

Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise electrical maintenance activities across site, ensuring safe and effective delivery of work
Ensure full compliance with statutory and legal requirements, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, supporting risk assessments, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and incident investigations
Manage and continuously improve the site electrical isolation systems and processes
Ensure all electrical systems are compliant with ATEX standards and DSEAR regulations
Provide technical leadership and support for day-to-day maintenance and complex fault resolution
Drive the development and delivery of electrical projects from concept through to completion
Manage maintenance and project budgets, including forecasting and cost control
Utilise SAP (CMMS) to plan, track, and optimise maintenance activities and workflows
Mentor and develop engineers and apprentices, building capability across the team
Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota and support operational teams when required

About You
Degree-qualified (BEng or MEng) in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industrial experience

Experience with in an industrial or manufacturing environment, including time in a senior role
Strong technical knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems, maintenance strategies, and compliance requirements
Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Experience of managing budgets and understanding the commercial impact of engineering decisions
Familiarity with ATEX and DSEAR regulations and their practical application
Competent in the use of CMMS systems such as SAP for maintenance planning and execution
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership of complex technical issues
Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards it, with a recognised professional body (e.g. IET or CIBSE) is desirable

What we can offer you:
Competitive salary
Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
Pension scheme & Life insurance
Share Save scheme
Income Protection
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
Cycle to Work and shopping discounts
We 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.

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