Hands-On Mechanical Maintenance Engineer — Factory Reliability

Wienerberger AG; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Annual allowances £5,000

Share Incentive Plan

Employee Profit ParticipationProgramme

Job summary

Wienerberger AG in the UK is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Maintenance Fitter) for the Ewhurst site near Horsham to keep plant equipment running smoothly and reliably. You’ll be hands-on across a range of machinery, from conveyors to presses, performing maintenance and diagnostics with a strong focus on safety.

The role involves planned maintenance, fault finding, and occasional fabrication or welding, contributing to efficient production and equipment uptime.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing / factory environments.
• Commitment to safe working practices and a strong health & safety mindset.
• Ability to work in a hands-on, physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on site equipment to minimise downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults to keep production running smoothly.
• Perform mechanical fitting, fabrication and basic welding as required.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to prioritise daily tasks and improvements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Fabrication & welding

Health & safety

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 3)

Tools

Welding (Arc/Mig)

Electrical controls knowledge

Job description

Wienerberger AG in the UK is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Maintenance Fitter) for the Ewhurst site near Horsham to keep plant equipment running smoothly and reliably. You’ll be hands-on across a range of machinery, from conveyors to presses, performing maintenance and diagnostics with a strong focus on safety.

The role involves planned maintenance, fault finding, and occasional fabrication or welding, contributing to efficient production and equipment uptime.