Maintenance Engineer - Oregon

  • Division
    Oregon Timber Frame Scotland
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

Oregon Timber Frame (OTFE), one of the UK’s largest timber frame manufacturers are a division of Barratt Developments PLC, Britain’s largest housebuilder, following an acquisition in 2019.

We specialise in the design, manufacture, supply, and erection of structural timbers to all divisions across the Barratt Group.

Barratt have been nationally recognised as 5-star housebuilder thirteen years in a row for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That is more than any other major housebuilder. It is because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of house building.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background, or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

JOB OVERVIEW

To maintain plant and machinery in the highest order to ensure availability of plant to the production team at all times.

OBJECTIVES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the project delivery team in the commissioning of the new machinery.
  • Support the production team in developing safe systems of work.
  • Develop robust maintenance plans in line with the manufacturer’s specification.
  • Conduct inspections of the plant equipment to identify and resolve issues.
  • Check electrical and mechanical systems of machinery to ensure functionality.
  • Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities.
  • Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary.
  • Monitor expenses and budget for maintenance.
  • Manage relationships with service providers.
  • Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities.
  • Ensure health and safety policies are always complied with.

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
  • HND or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience.

KEY ATTRIBUTES / QUALITIES

Essential

  • Proven relevant experience as a maintenance engineer.
  • Experience in planning maintenance schedules.
  • Solid understanding of technical aspects of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Able to read schematics.
  • Advanced trouble shooting skills.
  • Understanding of safety equipment procedures.
  • Ability to keep track of and report on activity.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • Outstanding organisational skills.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and within timescales.
  • Able to build trust and rapport.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and integrity in all matters.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of H&S legislation and procedures.
  • Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable (training can be provided if required)

  • Off-Site Manufacturing industry experience.
  • Facilities Management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Is able and willing to work flexibly to suit the needs and demands of the role. This may involve working different hours/days to accommodate shift working and potentially travel away from home if required to visit alternatives factory sites.

Has a good Knowledge and understanding manufacturing machinery such as CNC machines and saws, with the ability to use skill and experience in problem solving to work things out and apply them to real situations

Is confident, considered and takes ownership for plant maintenance. Is self-aware, resilient, optimistic and has a collaborative approach to working.

Has strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities. Has advanced people skills and the ability to communicate to a diverse range of people, as will need to communicate to employees and contractors at all levels.

This job description outlines the main duties and key performance outcomes of the role, it is not exhaustive or exclusive.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates.  We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
 
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
 
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
  • Annual Health Assessment
  • 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Division: Oregon Timber Frame Scotland
Location: Scotland
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
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Any questions?

Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

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Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Oregon Timber Frame Scotland

With two decades of industry-leading experience, Oregon is a key timber frame supplier in the UK, providing high quality products and excellent customer service. Oregon plays a crucial role in the homebuilding industry by offering innovative and sustainable solutions for building design and construction by using top-of-the-line timber frame technology. Established in 1998, we have a deep sense of pride in what we have achieved in the UK over the last two decades — and the future is looking even brighter.

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Where you’ll be
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Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

map icon Dunsdale Road, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD75EB, United Kingdom
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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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Meet the team

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.

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Maintenance Engineer - Oregon

  • Division
    Oregon Timber Frame Scotland
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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