Shift Electrical Engineer
- Location
- Louth
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Last seen
- Oct 12, 2026
About the role
DS Smith is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play an important part in keeping our manufacturing operation running safely, reliably and efficiently.
Working 4 on 4 off shift rotation, you’ll be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, electrical fault finding and repairs, while also supporting the wider engineering team with mechanical breakdowns.
- Responding quickly and effectively to electrical and mechanical breakdowns to minimise production downtime. - Carrying out electrical fault finding, diagnostics and repairs across site machinery and equipment. - Supporting mechanical maintenance and breakdown activities as part of a multi-skilled engineering team. - Completing planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities to a high standard. - Identifying recurring faults and contributing to root cause analysis and continuous improvement. - Working safely in line with company procedures, risk assessments and relevant legislation. - Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities through the site’s maintenance management systems. - Working closely with Production and Engineering colleagues to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime. - Supporting engineering improvement projects and equipment upgrades where required. - Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and quality within the engineering environment.
