Join the Team at David Austin Roses
Machine Maintenance Operative
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.
At David Austin Roses, we're passionate about quality, craftsmanship and continuous improvement.
We're looking for a practical, hands-on Machine Maintenance Operative to join our Maintenance Team and help keep our production machinery and equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably.
If you're someone who enjoys fixing problems, improving equipment and finding practical solutions, this could be the role for you.
About the Role
Working alongside our Maintenance Supervisor, you'll play a key role in maintaining machinery and equipment across our Production Department and wider site. No two days are the same, you'll be involved in fault finding, repairs, preventative maintenance, installations and continuous improvement projects.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys variety and is always willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in practical people with a positive attitude and a mechanical mindset. We value experience and problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn just as much as formal qualifications.
You'll have experience in some of the following:
- Maintenance, repair, servicing or installation work in an engineering, manufacturing or similar practical environment.
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and finding effective, practical solutions.
- Safely using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
- Maintaining, repairing or improving machinery and production equipment.
- Plant maintenance.
- Basic pneumatics.
- Working independently while also contributing as part of a small, supportive team.
It would be an advantage if you also have:
- Welding and fabrication skills.
- Vehicle maintenance experience.
- A forklift licence (although training can be provided).
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- A practical, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
- A willingness to learn new equipment, technologies and ways of working.
Relevant engineering, maintenance or trade qualifications are welcome but not essential. We recognise that practical experience and transferable skills are equally valuable.
Why Join David Austin Roses?
You'll be joining a well-established, respected business where your skills genuinely make a difference. We invest in our people, encourage continuous learning and offer the opportunity to develop a long-term career in a supportive team environment.
If you enjoy solving problems, working with machinery and taking ownership of your work, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £17.00-£17.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
