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Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer

Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer

Manufacturing
Permanent
Full time
Oldbury
£34-37k per annum dependant on experience

The Role

Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a snap shot of what you'll be doing day to day -

You will form part of the Maintenance team, working primarily on supporting our Bed Production Operatives, by maintaining, repairing and servicing our static plant machinery - conveyors, hydraulic presses, industrial sewing machines etc. As part of a small maintenance team, you will also be involved with various other jobs around the site, no day will ever be the same, you certainly won`t be bored and will be able to use all your skills and experiences to ever improve our factory environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial sewing machines.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults.
  • Install new machines and calibrate them to meet production requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records of all routine maintenance and repair activities.
  • Manage inventory of spare parts.

Your standard working week will be 40 hrs Monday -Friday. However we will require some flexibility with shift pattern during holidays and busier productions periods.

In your dream role, you`ll receive:

  • £34-37k dependant on experience
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Generous staff discount, plus savings on restaurants, holidays, and shopping
  • 24-hour Retail Trust helpline and resources
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Buy-in schemes for extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans

The Person

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Electrical qualification desired (e.g. 18th Edition / NVQ L3) but not essential.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills including PLC
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Quick learner when it comes to understanding new systems, new electronics.
  • Welding, soldering and fabrication experience would be advantageous but not essential.

About Dreams

At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well.

We`re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together. There are over 200 of us at our Bed Factory, in Oldbury, West Midlands where every dreamer makes a difference.

So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.

Dreams. Love your job.

We can’t promise breakfast in bed

But, we can promise these:

Wellbeing that works

It’s not something we sweep under the bed – it’s central to how we look after each other.

Perks you can pick

Life looks different for everyone, so we give you options.

Room to grow

Your career should feel as supportive as one of our mattresses.

Extra goodies

Every department has its own set of additional perks too.

Wellbeing that works

Wellbeing that works

Sleep comes easier when you know you’re supported.

Every colleague gets free access to the Retail Trust wellness hub, giving you round-the-clock care for both body and mind. Need to see a GP at 3am? Sorted. Need confidential counselling or expert financial advice? That’s covered too. You’ll also have access to wellbeing resources, self-care tools, and a helpline whenever you need to talk things through. Because life happens, and we’ll make sure you’ve got the support to handle it – not just at work, but everywhere else too.

Perks you can pick

Perks you can pick

We know everyone recharges in different ways.

That’s why we’ve built flexibility right into our benefits. Need a few more duvet days? You can buy extra holiday. Prefer peace of mind? Opt into private healthcare for you and your family. Looking to plan ahead? Make use of our savings and loans schemes to make life’s bigger dreams easier to reach. However you like to look after yourself – time off, top-ups or a little extra security – we’ve got options to make it work for you.

Room to grow

Room to grow

Your career should feel like a journey, not a dead end.

That’s why we invest in training and development that helps you stretch your skills and reach your next goal – whatever that looks like. You’ll have access to workshops, mentoring, leadership programmes and apprenticeships that lead to recognised qualifications. Because at Dreams, growing your career should feel as natural as getting a good night’s sleep.

Extra goodies

Extra goodies

Every department has its own little Dream extras.

In Retail, you’ll find competitive salaries, uncapped commission and peak incentives that make going above and beyond worth it. In Distribution, there are performance-related bonuses and recognition awards for those who go the extra mile. In Bedquarters, you’ll enjoy hybrid working, annual bonuses and colleague discounts. And in our Bed Factory, you’ll get hands-on support and full training to help you master your craft. Wherever you work, you’ll find benefits that fit your role, reward your effort and help you feel right at home.

Where you’ll be working

Here is where you’ll be based, whether that’s Bedquarters, or our Bed Factory or one of our stores.

Dreams Oldbury

Unit D1

Granada Trading Estate

Oldbury

B69 4LH

Don’t just take our word for it

“I’ve learned so much .”

“I’ve learned so much .”

“Everyone helps each other — whether it’s lifting heavy frames or sharing tips on how to guide customers through our SleepMatch process. I’ve learned so much about product knowledge, customer care, and teamwork. It feels like being part of something bigger.”

Kacey PhelpsStore Team Leader

“Such a positive experience…”

“Such a positive experience…”

“Working in store at Dreams has been such a positive experience. I love helping someone choose the perfect mattress or bed — there’s something really rewarding about knowing you’ve helped someone sleep better. The team’s supportive, and there’s a real focus on learning and growing.”

Sophie McDonaldSleep Expert

“I’ve learned so much .”

“I’ve learned so much .”

“Everyone helps each other — whether it’s lifting heavy frames or sharing tips on how to guide customers through our SleepMatch process. I’ve learned so much about product knowledge, customer care, and teamwork. It feels like being part of something bigger.”

Kacey PhelpsStore Team Leader

“Such a positive experience…”

“Such a positive experience…”

“Working in store at Dreams has been such a positive experience. I love helping someone choose the perfect mattress or bed — there’s something really rewarding about knowing you’ve helped someone sleep better. The team’s supportive, and there’s a real focus on learning and growing.”

Sophie McDonaldSleep Expert
“I’ve learned so much .”
“Such a positive experience…”
“I’ve learned so much .”
“Such a positive experience…”