Maintenance Engineer

Sanderson Design Group plc.; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Design Group plc, Anstey Wallpaper Company in Loughborough, seeks a Multi Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to maintain plant, machinery and building services ensuring safe, reliable operation of the manufacturing site.

You will support continuous improvement initiatives, minimise downtime and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role follows a double day shift pattern with nights when required, and requires experience in manufacturing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Multi-skilled maintenance capability covering electrical & mechanical systems.
• Qualified to undertake electrical maintenance activities (e.g. electrical certifications).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Identify recurring issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update CMMS systems.
• Support equipment installation, modification and commissioning activities.
• Maintain site services including boilers, compressors, chillers, lighting.
• Conduct routine inspections of critical safety systems.
• Participate in risk assessments, permit-to-work activities and safe systems of work.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with Departmental Managers and machine crews.
• Liaise with external suppliers.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical & mechanical fault-finding

PLC fault-finding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

JOB TITLE: Multi Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer (Shifts)

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

LOCATION: Anstey Wallpaper Company (Loughborough)

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance Department

SCOPE OF JOB.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining plant, machinery, building services and facilities to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of the manufacturing site. You will support continuous improvement initiatives, minimise downtime and ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and environmental standards.

ABOUT US:

Sanderson Design Group plc is a luxury interior design house, home to six iconic brands with over 165 years of history: Sanderson, Morris & Co., Harlequin, Zoffany, Clarke & Clarke, and Scion. Our portfolio spans fabric, wallpaper, and paint, with manufacturing capabilities through Anstey and Standfast & Barracks. Our purpose is to ‘bring the beautiful into people’s homes and lives’ and we are the proud owner of one of Europe’s largest design archives, with over 75,000 historical documents and artworks. We also have a growing international licensing programme which supports our strategic global expansion.

Shift Pattern: double day shift (early shift Monday to Thursday 6am-1pm & Friday 6am-2pm, late shift Monday to Thursday 1pm-10pm), with night shifts when required depending on production demands

RESPONSIBILITIES.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on plant and equipment.


• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise production downtime.


• Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.


• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update CMMS systems where applicable.


• Support equipment installation, modification and commissioning activities.

Facilities & Utilities

• Maintain site services including boilers, compressors, chillers, free coolers, fire protection systems and lighting.


• Conduct routine inspections and testing of critical safety systems.


• Support general building maintenance activities as required.


• Monitor and maintain the site effluent treatment system.

Health & Safety

• Work in accordance with company health, safety and environmental procedures.


• Participate in risk assessments, permit-to-work activities and safe systems of work.


• Ensure contractors comply with site health and safety standards.


• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Contribute to TPM, 5S and asset reliability projects.


• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and reduce waste

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTIs).


• Achievement of maintenance KPIs, including uptime, response times and planned maintenance completion.


• Reduction in equipment downtime and repeat failures.


• Compliance with statutory inspections and maintenance schedules.


• Positive contribution to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.


• Maintenance of high housekeeping standards (5S/6S).


• Liaising with Departmental Managers, Departmental personnel and machine crews


• Liaising with external suppliers

CONNECTING WITH OTHERS

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.


• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.


• Qualified and competent to undertake electrical maintenance activities.


• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.


• COMPEX, IPAF and Forklift licences.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.


• Multi-skilled maintenance capability covering electrical and mechanical systems.


• Fault-finding experience on production equipment.


• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.


• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.


• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.


• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.


• PLC fault-finding and diagnostics.


• Welding and fabrication experience.


• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.


• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).