Maintenance Engineer

DFS FURNITURE LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Discounts on DFS/Sofology products

Wellbeing perks

Pension and Sharesave

Life Assurance & Sick Pay

Job summary

DFS Furniture Ltd. seeks an experienced maintenance professional to lead proactive maintenance across multi-site operations, maximise productivity, and minimise downtime.

You will oversee regulatory checks, risk assessments, and the development of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW). You will mentor apprentices, coordinate site contractors, and maintain accurate records while supporting continuous improvement and new machinery integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy; able to track and report activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive maintenance to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Carry out risk assessments and dynamic risk assessments; manage Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Regulatory inspections and commissioning of new machinery; mentoring apprentices.
• Manage site contractors and procurement of parts/materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory and incident reports; keep comprehensive maintenance records.
• Support continuous improvement and training to develop engineering talent.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Decision making

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will be a key member of the engineering team dedicated to maximising manufacturing productivity through proactive maintenance and minimising downtime. In this role, you will ensure machinery is kept in optimal, safe working condition while leading regulatory inspections, risk assessments, and the development of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).

You will also play a vital role in continuous improvement-supporting new machinery implementation, managing site contractors, maintaining accurate inventory and incident reports, and mentoring the next generation of talent by providing support and training to engineering apprentices.

Highlights

• Ensuring all machinery and equipment is kept in a safe working condition.
• Keeping machinery and equipment downtime to a minimum.
• Carrying out proactive planned maintenance tasks
• Carrying out reactive maintenance tasks
• Carrying out machine/equipment improvements to improve safety and/or efficiency.
• Diagnosing faults effectively and making good whenever possible.
• Implementing minor electrical installation works (depending on qualifications)
• Carrying out mechanical repair and/or replacement of equipment
• Ensuring all tasks are risk assessed through site specific, job specific or dynamic risk assessments.
• Sourcing parts and materials from suppliers and arranging procurement
• Administering work permits and monitoring 3rd party contractors.
• Keeping accurate records
• Updating and maintaining the maintenance records
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy at all times

We're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and supporting Doncaster Pride, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you.

(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in maintenance role
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems
• Able to demonstrate strong analytical thinking and have strong decision making skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, able to keep a track of and report on activity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Adaptable and flexible
• Tidy worker with good organisational skills.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home - and that's just what we do at DFS. We're the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

Competitive Pay : With an annual salary of £30,900

Total hours 38.5 on average per week

Working hours 6am - 6pm

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday

Position will be multi-site, but based from Lincoln House, Alfreton.

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Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance- the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you're with us, the more time you'll get. Opportunity to purchase additional holidays each year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave:to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member.
• Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, discounts for friends and family plus discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Wellbeing Perks:Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.
• Pension and Savings:Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.
• Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.