💼 Full-Time Position

Lead Mechanical Engineer

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DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED
📍 Remote, Remote, United-Kingdom
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Location
Remote, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Lead Mechanical Engineer
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Kemsley Paper Mill
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team at Kemsley Paper Mill. Reporting to the Area Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving world-class mechanical uptime, supporting production performance and driving continuous improvement across our assets.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of mechanical reliability by leading the mechanical craft team, planning and delivering successful maintenance shuts, and responding quickly and effectively to reactive issues. Working closely with both the Engineering and Production teams, you'll monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and identify long-term improvements to strengthen reliability and efficiency.
You will also engage and manage external c...