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Lead Mechanical Engineer 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 contractors and suppliers, ensuring the right support is in place for planned and reactive maintenance activities. A key part of the role is diagnosing recurring issues through root cause analysis, implementing sustainable fixes, and contributing to the strategic development of our paper machines. If you’re passionate about mechanical reliability, leadership, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment — this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. Key responsibilities • Lead the mechanical craft team to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality maintenance, • Plan, coordinate and execute major maintenance shuts and shutdown activities, • Respond dynamically to breakdowns and reactive maintenance requirements, • Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to monitor and improve asset performance, • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to eliminate repeat failures, • Manage external contractors and suppliers to support maintenance activities, • Drive continuous improvement and support longer-term reliability strategies, • A recognised Engineering qualification (time-served apprenticeship and/or Engineering Degree), • Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within a heavy industrial process manufacturing environment, • Strong leadership capability with a proactive, dynamic approach, • Excellent attention to detail and high standards of safety and quality, • Confident user of a CMMS system, able to manage and utilise maintenance data effectively, • Experience in maintenance planning (highly advantageous), • 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 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.”

Job Title: Fabricator / Welder Location: Kemsley Mill, Sittingbourne, ME10 2TD Salary: Competitive Job type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 47.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Permanent About Us: FGS Industrial Facilities Management is a Kent based multi-skilled business capable of responding to the needs of industrial clients and their sites. Through our proven track record, our can-do attitude, we are committed to providing bespoke industrial cleaning services, tailored to our clients' needs. The Role: FGS Industrial are seeking an experienced and skilled Fabricator/Welder to join the workshop team at FGS. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the fast-paced operations of our waste yard and paper mill, ensuring plant, bins, and infrastructure remain sage, reliable, and operational. This role requires a practical individual with strong fabrication and welding experience who can work both independently and as part of a workshop team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out bin repairs, fabrication work, and preventative maintenance on site equipment, including the Press and Baler and the site shredder. The position will primarily be workshop based; however, the candidate must be comfortable carrying out repairs in operational yard environments and occasional off site work when required. The role will also involve mentoring and working alongside the workshop apprentice, sharing knowledge and supporting their development. Responsibilities: • Carry out fabrication and welding repairs on waste bins and containers used within the waste yard and paper mill operations., • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on the site shredder and associated plant equipment., • Undertake fabrication work including structural repairs, reinforcement, and modification of equipment and plant., • Work safely within a fast-paced operational yard environment, ensuring minimal disruption to site operations., • Demonstrate competency in MIG, MMA over a variety of materials and thicknesses., • Identify different metal types and materials to ensure correct welding methods and consumables are used., • Read and interpret technical drawings to manufacture or repair components accurately., • Produce technical sketches or drawings where required to support fabrication work and material ordering. Essential Requirements: • A proactive and safety-focused mindset within a busy operational environment., • Good organisational skills, • Good communication skills, • Ability to document work clearly, • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Comfortable working in both workshop and operational site environments., • Strong problem-solving ability and practical approach to repairing damaged plant and equipment., • Ability to identify materials and select appropriate welding processes and consumables., • Experience reading and producing technical drawings and fabrication plans., • Strong practical experience with MIG welding, MMA (stick welding), and stainless steel welding techniques., • Experience working within a waste processing, recycling, or heavy industrial., • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding or equivalent engineering qualification., • Full UK Driving Licence, • Confined space training, • Life Insurance with access to GP24, • Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme, • Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees, • Cycle to work scheme, • Company Events Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK. Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Welder, Skilled Welder, Welding Technician, Welding Engineer, Welding, Finishing Welder, Fabrication, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Manufacturing Welder and Manufacturing Fabricator may also be considered for this role.

Day driver (5 days a week) £39,898. As a driver, you will be required to transport paper materials to various UK locations or the collection of raw materials to return to your home depot.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Class 1 Driver for ongoing work in Sittingbourne.This role includes hauling recycled waste and paper, with shifts averaging 12 hours.Candidates must hold a full Class 1 license, have recent driving experience, and possess a valid Digital Tachograph and CPC c

A Class 1 Driver is needed to deliver reels of paper and collect waste, Monday to Friday.

Senior Broker - Property - Pulp and Paper Industry. In this role you will be responsible for co‑ordinating and contributing to the marketing and negotiation of business specific to Pulp & Paper industries within the Lloyd’s and Company Markets on a day‑to‑day basis. Understand our structured

Job Title: Paper Mill Plant Operations Manager. Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott. This role requires someone operating at the very top level in a large Paper/Board mill.

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A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time role at a sustainability-driven paper mill in the United Kingdom. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and at least 10 years' experience in the paper industry, along with strong project management a

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A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Sales Representative from any sector of Packaging.This role is based in Stoke On Trent, requiring on-site presence during training and at least 2/3 days per week afterward.The ideal candidate will exhibit sales flair and a willingness to learn about

A leading marketing services company is seeking an experienced Raw Materials Category Manager specializing in the global paper industry. Candidates must possess extensive knowledge in paper procurement, supplier management, and risk mitigation.

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A recruitment agency is looking for a Regional Sales Manager in London to develop and execute a sales strategy within the food packaging sector.The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of B2B sales experience, with a strong understanding of the UK packaging market, and proven success in achieving

A leading packaging solutions company is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Electrical Engineering to lead technical efforts across their UK paper mills.

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Liaise with all paper suppliers regarding product and manufacturing developments, and to report internally on paper market activity when required. They are on the search for a Paper Manager to join their team of highly skilled and dedicated staff. With a background in the paper industry, together wi

A leading creative production company seeks a Sourcing Manager to drive strategic sourcing across Europe in the paper industry. To be successful, candidates should have extensive experience in the global paper industry, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English.

Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott. Our client is recognised as a flexible, reliable and customer focused £Multi Million Paper supplier. Handle Paper Quality and Logistics complaints together with Commercial Claims.

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A leading technology and engineering firm is seeking an Account Manager for the UK Paper Sector to develop customer relationships and drive sales growth.

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