DirecciónWe’re looking for outstanding Engineering graduates to join our Engineering Graduate Programme within our Duenas Paper Mill in Spain, beginning in September 2024 .
The role will oversee the quality of our paper production process. In this role you’ll support the engineering team in fixing problems faced with the paper making machines and maximising opportunities for growth and reduce waste, making way for a more sustainable world.
We’re one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sustainable corrugated case materials, speciality papers and high-performance papers for packaging production.
And it’s here that you’ll help develop bespoke strategies and processes to ensure the highest possible quality of finished paper products for our customers.
There will be opportunities to manage projects, gain leadership skills and develop a career within the Duenas Paper Mill, whether that remain in production or the wider engineering team at the site.
Who are DS Smith?
You might not have heard of us before, but you’ll likely have handled our products on a daily basis. We’re the leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services.
We’ve been around for over eighty years and operate in over thirty countries across the UK, Europe and the United States.
From food and beverage packaging in your local supermarket to every Amazon parcel which arrives at your door, DS Smith has created packaging, which is innovative, secure and kinder to our planet.
About the programme
Your career will take place at the Duenas Paper Mill where you’ll learn the process of making paper, the machines we use to create the paper, and the DS Smith Way of working.
You’ll be responsible for reviewing our processes and ensuring quality production of our paper customers, intervening when there are issues which are preventing the smooth running of our production line, meanwhile examining ways we can reduce waste.
You’ll spend time in neighbouring mills to learn the best practice to replicate in the Duenas Mill, allowing us to be leading edge in regard to our paper products as well as ensuring we hold the highest standards in health and safety.
The development programme you’ll go on is for two years but the site offers a range of opportunities for the future, whether that be in a leadership role or within a specialist role in the production team or a wider engineering functions, therefore this role will be suitable for someone who is looking to build a career with longevity at the Duenas Mill.
Development
Alongside your on-the-job training, you’ll go on the DS Smith Graduate Journey where you’ll have a roadmap of development to support your career.
When you join us, you’ll be given a full induction to the business, including a tour of some of our paper, packaging, and innovation factories.
In year one, you’ll learn about Self Leadership and Personal Effectiveness, while in year two, you’ll learn about leadership, stakeholder management and influencing.
Finally, when the programme ends, you’ll deliver a presentation about your learnings, celebrate your success with a graduation dinner and work with your Talent Lead to find the best permanent home for you.
But don’t worry, you won’t be doing this alone. You’ll have a network of graduates to bounce ideas off, be given a mentor and a former graduate will be there for guidance and support throughout your journey.
About you
To be considered for this role you must have as a minimum :
- A degree in a Engineering (Chemical, Automation or Robotic disciplines) or due to complete this by September 2024.
- Be able to start in the business full time on 2nd September 2024.
- Speak fluent English and Spanish (minimum B2 level).
- Is looking to progress a career with longevity at the Duenas Paper Mill site.
- Hold the relevant right to work within Spain .
Benefits
So what’s in it for you?
- A starting salary of €27,500.
- Award nominated development.
- Opportunities to build a range of skillsets and behaviours to sustain a great career at the site.
- Assessment Centres will be held virtually on the 9th April.
