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
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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 le...