Wallpaper - Production - Maintenance Engineer

Sanderson Design Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Design Group is seeking a Maintenance Engineer at our Loughborough site to maximise equipment reliability and performance through preventative and reactive maintenance. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and maintain plant, machinery and facilities to ensure safe, efficient operation of the site.

The role requires an engineering apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with CMMS knowledge and the ability to read electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Qualified and competent to undertake electrical maintenance activities.
• Desirable: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
• COMPEX, IPAF and Forklift licences.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update CMMS systems.
• Support equipment installation, modification and commissioning activities.
• Maintain site services including boilers, compressors, chillers, lighting, and fire protection.

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance

Fault-finding

Electrical & mechanical systems

Reading electrical schematics

CMMS knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Wallpaper - Production - Maintenance Engineer

Ladybird House, Beeches Rd, Loughborough LE11 1RW, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 00:00

At Sanderson Design Group, we are always looking for talented, ambitious and motivated people to join our team.

We're seeking a Maintenance Engineer tomaximise equipment reliability, availability and performance through effective preventative and reactive maintenance. The role will support manufacturing operations by delivering safe and timely repairs, planned maintenance activities, continuous improvement projects and contractor management.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining plant, machinery, building services and facilities to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of the manufacturing site. You will support continuous improvement initiatives, minimise downtime and ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and environmental standards.

About Us:

Sanderson Design Group plc is a luxury interior design house, home to six iconic brands with over 165 years of history: Sanderson, Morris & Co., Harlequin, Zoffany. Our portfolio spans fabric, wallpaper, and paint, with manufacturing capabilities through Anstey and Standfast & Barracks. Our purpose is to ‘bring the beautiful into people’s homes and lives’ and we are the proud owner of one of Europe’s largest design archives, with over 75,000 historical documents and artworks. We also have a growing international licensing programme which supports our strategic global expansion.

Shift Pattern: double day shift (early shift Monday to Thursday 6am-1pm & Friday 6am-2pm, late shift Monday to Thursday 1pm-10pm), with night shifts when required depending on production demands.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Reliability

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update CMMS systems where applicable.
• Support equipment installation, modification and commissioning activities.

Facilities & Utilities

• Maintain site services including boilers, compressors, chillers, free coolers, fire protection systems and lighting.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing of critical safety systems.
• Support general building maintenance activities as required.
• Monitor and maintain the site effluent treatment system.

Health & Safety

• Work in accordance with company health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments, permit-to-work activities and safe systems of work.
• Ensure contractors comply with site health and safety standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to TPM, 5S and asset reliability projects.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and reduce waste

Measures of Succes:

• Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTIs).
• Achievement of maintenance KPIs, including uptime, response times and planned maintenance completion.
• Reduction in equipment downtime and repeat failures.
• Compliance with statutory inspections and maintenance schedules.
• Positive contribution to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintenance of high housekeeping standards (5S/6S).

Qualifications.

Essential

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Qualified and competent to undertake electrical maintenance activities.

Desirable

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
• COMPEX, IPAF and Forklift licences.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Multi-skilled maintenance capability covering electrical and mechanical systems.
• Fault-finding experience on production equipment.
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable

• PLC fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Manual machining experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Values & Behaviours:

• Intrepid: Take responsibility and learning from both success and challenges.
• Imaginative: Proactively seek solutions, make thoughtful decisions quickly and step forward with confidence.
• Respectful: Consider my decisions and actions and how they make an impact on SDG’s sustainability goals.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Ladybird House, Beeches Rd, Loughborough LE11 1RW, UK