Maintenance Engineer

DFS Trading Ltd; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Parental leave

Discounts

Wellbeing

Pension & Savings

Life Assurance

Job summary

DFS Trading Ltd, a leading sofa retailer in the UK, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maximise manufacturing productivity through proactive maintenance and safe operation of machinery. You will lead regulatory inspections, risk assessments, and the development of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).

You will also support continuous improvement, manage site contractors, maintain inventory and incident reports, and mentor engineering apprentices as part of a multi-site role based from Lincoln House,

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in maintenance role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with good organisational skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machinery and equipment are kept in a safe working condition.
• Minimise machinery downtime through proactive maintenance.
• Carry out planned maintenance tasks.
• Carry out reactive maintenance tasks.
• Carry out machine/equipment improvements to improve safety and/or efficiency.
• Diagnosing faults effectively and making good whenever possible.
• Implement 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.

Skills

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical systems

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

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.

About the role:

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.

Here’s what we offer:The Highlights

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

Working hours 6am - 6pm

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

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

Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.

There’s more…

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.

What you'll be doing:

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 looking for someone who:

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

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

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.)