Maintenance Engineer - Proactive, Multi-Site Uptime

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

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.