Electrical Maintenance Engineer
nternationally successful: The Wienerberger Group
Come and join us as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Kingsbury site in Tamworth!
About the Role
Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.
Our factory in Kingsbury specialises in making bricks. As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be part of the inhouse team who keep the plant running and the equipment running smoothly.
This role is called a Maintenance Electrician internally.
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 electrical skills associated with being an electrician and service engineer.
Duties also include:
Install and maintaining all electrical & electro-mechanical plant equipment or machineryOperating a preventative electrical maintenance system
Faulting finding and repairs
Program Siemens & other programmable logic controllers (PLC’s)
Use various types of testing equipment to locate and remedy faults
Promote Lean thinking
Attend breakdowns
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 on 4 off shift pattern, 4 days (6am to 6pm), 4 off, 4 nights (6pm to 6am), 4 off.
About You
You will be an electrically biased engineer with experience of working in a manufacturing / factory environment, with a minimum level 3 qualification in an Electrical 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 skillsGood communication (written and verbal)
Good working knowledge of environment, health, and safety (EHS) processes
Analytical & problem-solving skills
Diagnostics experience of electrical motors and pneumatics
Experience and knowledge of PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
Desirable
17th / 18th edition qualified (although training could be provided)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 £51,000 (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)
About us
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.
So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as an Electrical 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.