Responsible for maximising productivity through proactive maintenance, reducing downtime and improving machine efficiency. Reports into the Engineering Manager.
Is a key member of the engineering team carrying out maintenance on the manufacturing sites; ensuring work is carried out safely; keeping machines well maintained in a safe working condition; providing support and training to the engineering apprentices; Carrying out regulatory and statutory inspections; Support in ensuring contractors are correctly managed when on site; update spare part inventory ensuring enough spares are kept in stock; keep accurate records; provide detailed reports (including but not limited to) of any maintenance, breakdowns and incidents; Provide ideas and solutions to improve current machinery and process’; Support in specifying new machinery; Ensuring new machinery is safely brought into operation; Carry out risk assessments and developing SSOWs.
About DFSIt takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.
We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.
DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.
(All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check)
What you'll be doing
Ensuring all machinery and equipment is kept in a safe working condition.
Keep machine and equipment downtime to a minimum.
Carry out proactive planned maintenance tasks
Carry out reactive maintenance tasks
Carry out machine/equipment improvements to improve safety and/or efficiency.
Diagnose faults effectively and make good whenever possible.
Implement minor electrical installation works (depending on qualifications)
Carry out mechanical repair and/or replacement of equipment
Ensure all tasks are risk assessed through site specific, job specific or dynamic risk assessments.
Sourcing parts and materials from suppliers and arranging procurement
Administering work permits and monitoring 3rd party contractors.
Keeping accurate records
Updating and maintaining the maintenance records
Keep work areas clean and tidy at all times
The role is for you if...
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
DFS BenefitsWe want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits:
A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
Holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get!)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
Group Pension Scheme
Group Sharesave Scheme
Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
