Senior Electrical Engineer

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.

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

Requirements

Degree-qualified (BEng or MEng) in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industrial experience; Experience within 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

Nice to have

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards it, with a recognised professional body (e.g. IET or CIBSE)

Benefits

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