Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international provider of building materials as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Bishop Auckland. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electro-mechanical systems, ensuring the smooth operation of production processes. You will work in a dynamic environment, utilizing your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency. With a commitment to health and safety, you will be part of a dedicated team that values training and career development. This position offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a variety of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for your career growth.

Benefits

Annual Salary

Weekly Pay

Overtime Opportunities

Training and Career Development

Company Pension

SIP Share Scheme Eligibility

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with electrical systems.
• Completion of a hands-on apprentice program is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and maintaining electrical plant equipment.
• Programming PLCs and ensuring operational efficiency.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety Practices

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Engineering

HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Testing Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group. Come and join us as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Todhills site in Bishop Auckland!

About the role

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. Our Todhills factory in Bishop Auckland specializes in making bricks. As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be part of the in-house team responsible for keeping the plant and equipment running smoothly. This role is internally called a Maintenance Electrician.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, planned preventive maintenance (PPM), working hands-on with specialist machinery, and ensuring operational efficiency. You will utilize your problem-solving skills and technical expertise daily, contributing to the reliability of our production processes.

Key duties include:

1. Installing and maintaining electrical & electro-mechanical plant equipment or machinery
2. Operating preventive electrical maintenance systems
3. Fault finding and repairs
4. Programming Siemens & other PLCs
5. Using testing equipment to locate and fix faults
6. Promoting Lean thinking
7. Attending breakdowns
8. Contributing to safe systems of work (SSOW) documentation
9. Adhering to Wienerberger's quality standards in accordance with BSEN ISO 9001

We provide full training and PPE to ensure safe and effective work practices.

Hours of Work

7 days out of every 14 days, with a shift pattern of 2 weeks of days (6am-6pm) and 2 weeks of nights (6pm-6am). The workweek runs from Sunday to Saturday, with specific days varying weekly.

About You

You should be an electrically biased engineer with experience in a manufacturing environment, holding at least a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering. Safety is a priority, and you should have a strong commitment to health and safety practices. Flexibility, physical fitness, and hands-on experience with PLCs, electrical motors, and pneumatics are essential. Good communication, team skills, and problem-solving abilities are also required.

Desirable qualifications include completion of a hands-on apprentice program, 17th/18th edition wiring regulations, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering, and experience in heavy industry manufacturing.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £49,000 (including allowances, bonuses, and bank holiday pay)
• Weekly pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and career development
• Company Pension
• SIP Share Scheme eligibility
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits (health, wellbeing, savings)

About Us

We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction with 19,000 employees across 216 locations in 28 countries. Our products enable energy-efficient, healthy, and affordable living.

Join Wienerberger as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer and grow your career with us. The closing date may change or be earlier than advertised.