Maintenance Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias

Brett Group; Barrow upon Soar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company seeks a skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias) at their Barrow Upon Soar site. Responsibilities include maintaining plant and facilities, minimising downtime, and delivering engineering solutions. Ideal candidates have an NVQ Level 3 qualification, proven experience, strong fault-finding skills, and knowledge of electrical regulations. Competitive salary plus excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Career and professional development

Free onsite parking

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• A time-served apprenticeship required.
• Proven experience in a similar environment.
• Experience with electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.
• Minimise downtime while upholding safety.
• Drive continuous improvement and SHE compliance.

Skills

Strong fault-finding skills

Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Access)

Collaborative, team-focused approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Siemens controls

Allen Bradley controls

TPM/PPM systems

Job description

About The Role

Maintenance Shift Engineer – Electrical Bias

Location: Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8LX

Competitive Pay + Excellent Benefits

Join Brett Landscaping & Building Products – part of the UK’s largest independently owned building materials group.

With over 60 sites and 700+ employees, Brett Group is known for quality, innovation, and growth. At our Barrow Upon Soar site, we’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias) to keep our plant and facilities running at their best.

The Role

As a Maintenance Shift Engineer, you’ll:

• Ensure plant and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.
• Minimise downtime while upholding safety and cleanliness.
• Deliver engineering solutions and cost-effective repairs.
• Support production and maintenance teams to exceed targets for performance, quality, and safety.
• Record all work using the CMM system.
• Drive continuous improvement and SHE compliance.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• A time-served apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 qualification (minimum).
• Proven experience in a similar environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills and knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience with TPM/PPM systems and Siemens / Allen Bradley controls.
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Access).
• A collaborative, team-focused approach.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an independent business that values contribution and innovation.
• Work in an environment that supports development and job satisfaction.
• Contribute to delivering building materials for big ideas across the UK.

We\'ll Offer You

• A competitive salary
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Career and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Plus more!

About Us

Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.

Part of the Brett Group, Brett Landscaping and Building Products produces and supplies a variety of hard landscaping and building products including block and decorative paving, decorative aggregates, and specialist kerbs. Primarily distributed through builders’ merchants and garden centres, all our products are backed by technical and product expertise.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth. As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

Why Join Brett

• Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
• We see our people as our greatest strength.
• We work hard to create inclusive environments.
• Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.

Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings. This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long-term success of our business.

Brett Group operates a preferred supplier list and does not accept agency CVs, unless specifically engaged to work on the role in writing by the People Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other location with the Brett Group. Brett Group will not be responsible for any fees relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Furthermore, Brett Group will only accept CVs submitted through our applicant tracking system, any and all CVs sent via email will be immediately deleted and shall not be subject to any agency terms or associated fees.

Should you wish to work with us now or in the future please email the recruitment team at [e-mail]