Multi-Site Maintenance Engineer – Proactive Uptime & Safety

DFS Furniture Stores; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DFS Furniture PLC in Somercotes/Alfreton area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team and maximise productivity through proactive maintenance and safe operation of machinery.

You will lead inspections, risk assessments and SSOW development, mentor apprentices, manage site contractors, and keep accurate maintenance and incident records while supporting continuous improvement across multi-site operations.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure machinery and equipment are kept in a safe working condition.
• Keep downtime to a minimum and carry out proactive planned maintenance.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Perform machine/equipment improvements to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Diagnose faults and implement fixes where possible.
• Assist with minor electrical installation works (where qualified).
• Source parts and materials and arrange procurement.
• Maintain maintenance records and administer permits.
• Liaise with 3rd party contractors and site teams.
• Present accurate records and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance experience

NVQ Level 3

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

DFS Furniture PLC in Somercotes/Alfreton area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team and maximise productivity through proactive maintenance and safe operation of machinery.

You will lead inspections, risk assessments and SSOW development, mentor apprentices, manage site contractors, and keep accurate maintenance and incident records while supporting continuous improvement across multi-site operations.