Senior Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing & Reliability

DFS Furniture Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and Sharesave

Holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programme

Life Assurance

Job summary

DFS Furniture Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maximise productivity through proactive maintenance and zero downtime. You will lead regulatory inspections, SSOW development, and continuous improvement while mentoring apprentices.

The role is multi-site, based from Lincoln House, Alfreton, with a 38.5-hour week and a £30,900 annual salary. We offer generous holidays, pension, discounts, and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in maintenance role.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills with ability to report on activity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all machinery and equipment are kept in a safe working condition.
• Keeping 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 when possible.
• Implementing minor electrical installation works (depending on qualifications).
• Carrying out mechanical repair and/or replacement of equipment.
• Ensuring risk assessments are completed.
• Sourcing parts and materials and arranging procurement.
• Administering work permits and monitoring 3rd party contractors.
• Keeping accurate records and maintenance logs.
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy.

Skills

Maintenance 5+ yrs

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical systems

Analytical thinking

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Adaptable

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

DFS Furniture Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maximise productivity through proactive maintenance and zero downtime. You will lead regulatory inspections, SSOW development, and continuous improvement while mentoring apprentices.

The role is multi-site, based from Lincoln House, Alfreton, with a 38.5-hour week and a £30,900 annual salary. We offer generous holidays, pension, discounts, and wellbeing benefits.