Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Wienerberger; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wienerberger, a leading provider of building materials, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for their Waresley site in Kidderminster. The role involves hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of production machinery, contributing to the efficiency of manufacturing operations. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, commitment to safety, and proficiency in various maintenance disciplines.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits offering

Opportunities for career growth

Overtime opportunities

Weekly paid

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or factory environments.
• Strong knowledge of EHS processes required.
• Hands-on abilities in maintenance tasks and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and effective machine operations.
• Develop and maintain equipment maintenance schedules.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering discipline

HNC or HND qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical control systems

Arc & Mig welding

Job description

Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group

Come and join us as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at our Waresley site in Kidderminster!

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction. With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.

About the Role

Our Waresley factory specialises in making bricks. As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be part of the inhouse team who keep the gears turning and the equipment running smoothly.

From troubleshooting to planned preventive maintenance (PPM), you will be hands-on with specialist machinery, ensuring everything runs like clockwork. It's a dynamic role where problem-solving skills and technical expertise are used daily, and you will be a key player contributing to the efficiency and reliability of our production processes.

Our engineers have a varied role, so you’ll get the chance to use a variety of maintenance skills associated with being a fitter, fabricator, welder, and service engineer.

Duties also include:

• Carrying out essential maintenance
• Assist in developing the agility maintenance system
• Attend breakdowns
• Ensure machine safety standards are upheld and critical spares are maintained
• Improve factory overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Promote Lean thinking
• Use various types of testing equipment to locate and fix faults
• Contribute to safe systems of work (SSOW) documentation
• Adhere to Wienerberger’s quality system & standards in accordance with BSEN ISO 9001

We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to make sure you can work safely and effectively.

Hours of Work: 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern. Shifts 1 and 2 (6am to 6pm), Shift 3 (7am to 7pm), Shift 4 (6pm to 6am)

Flexibility may be required depending on business needs

About You

You will be a mechanically biased engineer with experience working in manufacturing / factory environments, with a minimum level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline.

Safety is our biggest priority, so you’ll be committed to safe working and have strong experience of health and safety best practice.

You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on, and being flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities will enable the factory to continue to run efficiently.

As this role is sometimes physically demanding, you’ll be fit enough to perform your various duties.

You’ll also have

• Strong team playing skills
• Good communication (written and verbal)
• Good working knowledge of environment, health, and safety (EHS) processes
• Analytical & problem-solving skills
• Diagnostics experience of hydraulics, pneumatic, and drive chain fault finding
• Bearing fitting / alignment experience
• Electrical control systems experience
• Knowledge of cutting & grinding regulations
• Arc & Mig welding / basic fabrication
• You’ll have completed a hands-on apprentice training programme
• HNC or HND qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience in heavy industry manufacturing

About our Benefits

• Annual average salary is £45,217 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
• Weekly paid
• Overtime available to boost your earning potential
• Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
• Company Pension
• SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)

So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.