Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)

Farrow & Ball; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury British lifestyle brand is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias) to join their team in Wimborne. The role involves maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3, strong electrical fault-finding skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment. Benefits include generous annual leave and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Generous staff discount

Health Cash Plan

Company Sick Pay

Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fault diagnosis and repair.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Curious and innovative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Execute improvement works aligned with business needs.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels.
• Collaborate to meet and exceed KPI targets.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving capabilities

Clear communication

Ability to work cross-functionally

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Farrow and Ball - Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias) , Wimborne (40 hours per week)

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team based at our manufacturing site in Wimborne, Dorset. The role is permanent and full time, whilst most hours will be between 7.30am - 4pm Monday to Friday. There may be the odd occasion where you will be required to work outside of these.

Farrow & Ball are a luxury British lifestyle brand that prides itself in creating richly pigmented paint and handcrafted wallpaper, using print methods dating back 300 years and the finest quality ingredients. The unique Farrow & Ball look transforms modern and traditional homes, large and small, inside and out. Established in Dorset in 1946, we have grown over the last 75 years and now proudly have 60 showrooms worldwide with a global network of stockists. The key to our success is the people behind the paint: from the team handcrafting each tin to showroom staff to support functions, our shared passion ensures customers have a positive, engaging experience at every stage of their journey with us.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Electrical biased Maintenance Engineer to join our high-performing team. You’ll play a key role in keeping our production equipment running smoothly, responding to breakdowns, and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out scheduled repairs and planned maintenance, particularly electrical.
• Execute improvement works aligned with business needs and production schedules.
• Prioritise tasks effectively, balancing reactive and proactive maintenance.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels, flagging shortages as needed.
• Use Agility CMMS to log accurate asset history and maintenance records.
• Collaborate with the wider team to meet and exceed KPI targets.
• Ensure all production machinery is kept in optimal working condition.
• Identify faults and suggest improvements to enhance equipment reliability.
• Deliver a consistently high level of service to internal stakeholders.
• Review and refine preventative maintenance schedules based on hands‑on experience.
• Uphold all health and safety standards and company procedures.

Key Attributes & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Time‑served Electrician with a proven track record in fault diagnosis and repair.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills and solid mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Clear communicator with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Personally accountable, cooperative, and committed to excellence.
• Curious and innovative mindset—always seeking smarter ways to work.
• Honest, respectful, and a true team player.

What You Can Expect From Us

• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays.
• Annual salary reviews, based on individual performance.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Generous staff discount on F&B products.
• Access to our retail discounts platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Group Pension Scheme, matched by F&B.
• Life Assurance.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loans for travel.

At Farrow & Ball, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is an integral part of who we are and how we do business. We believe diversity is the key to creativity. So,’re committed to creating an environment where differences are valued, people are treated fairly and everyone is free to truly be themselves.

We welcome applications from everyone who wants to work with us, and particularly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to get in touch. We’re more than happy to offer reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, so simply let us know how we can help.