Maintenance Engineer – Proactive Uptime & Growth

DFS Furniture PLC; Alfreton CP; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Enhanced family leave

Discounts on DFS/Sofology

Wellbeing perks

Pension and savings

Life Assurance & sick pay

Job summary

DFS Furniture PLC in Somercotes, United Kingdom, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager to maximise manufacturing productivity through proactive maintenance and minimising downtime. You will lead regulatory inspections, risk assessments and SSOW development, while mentoring apprentices.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, support new machinery, manage site contractors, and ensure accurate inventory and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance roles.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring machinery and equipment are kept in safe working condition.
• Minimise machinery downtime through proactive maintenance.
• Carry out planned maintenance tasks.
• Carry out reactive maintenance tasks.
• Improve safety and efficiency via machine improvements.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs.
• Carry out minor electrical installation works (if qualified).
• Procure parts and materials from suppliers.
• Administer work permits and monitor contractors.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and tidy work areas.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

DFS Furniture PLC in Somercotes, United Kingdom, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager to maximise manufacturing productivity through proactive maintenance and minimising downtime. You will lead regulatory inspections, risk assessments and SSOW development, while mentoring apprentices.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, support new machinery, manage site contractors, and ensure accurate inventory and incident reporting.