Sanderson Design Group plc.
Maintenance Engineer
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Multi Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer (Shifts)
Reports To
Maintenance Supervisor
Location
Anstey Wallpaper Company (Loughborough)
Department
Maintenance Department
Scope of Job
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining plant, machinery, building services, and facilities to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the manufacturing site. You will support continuous improvement initiatives, minimize 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, Clarke & Clarke, and Scion. 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into people’s homes and lives’ and we are the proud owner of one of Europe’s largest design archives, with over 75,000 historical documents and artworks.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.
Responsibilities
Maintenance & Reliability
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on plant and equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimize 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.
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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 Success
- 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).
- Liaising with Departmental Managers, Departmental personnel, and machine crews.
- Liaising with external suppliers.
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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.
Experience & Skills
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).
Behaviours
- Safety focused.
- Proactive and accountable.
- Strong team player.
- Excellent communicator.
- Customer and service oriented.
- Adaptable and resilient.
- Organised and detail focused.
- Committed to continuous improvement.
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