Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Come and join us as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Sandown site in Aldridge, Walsallwienerberger UK & Ireland is dedicated to empowering the construction industry to create a sustainable future for generations to come, through an extensive range of high-quality building products, systems, and solutions. We foster long‑term partnerships, support exceptional careers, and place sustainability at the heart of everything we do.About the roleAs an Electrical Maintenance Engineer (known internally as a Maintenance Electrician) at our Sandown site, you will be part of our hands‑on in‑house team who keep the plant running by ensuring the equipment runs 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 electrical skills associated with being an electrician and service engineer.We will provide you with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer where you willInstall and maintain all electrical & electro‑mechanical plant equipment or machineryOperate a preventative electrical maintenance systemFault finding and repairsProgram Siemens & other programmable logic controllers (PLCs)Use various types of testing equipment to locate and remedy faultsPromote Lean thinkingAttend breakdownsContribute to safe systems of work (SSOW) documentationAdhere to Wienerberger’s quality system & standards in accordance with BSEN ISO 9001Hours of WorkThe normal working pattern is 4 on 4 off, over an 8‑week rolling shift pattern of early and late which averages 38.125 hours per week. Earliest are typically 6.30am to 6.30pm and lates are typically 11.00am to 11.00pm. Any shifts that fall on the weekend will be early with varying start times depending on the rota, with a finish time no later than 7.00pm.About YouYou 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.Strong team playing skillsGood communication (written and verbal)Good working knowledge of environment, health, and safety (EHS) processesAnalytical & problem‑solving skillsDiagnostics experience of electrical motors and pneumaticsExperience and knowledge of PLCs (programmable logic controllers)Desirable17th/18th edition qualified (although training could be provided)Completed a hands‑on apprentice training programmeHNC or HND qualification (or equivalent)Experience in heavy industry manufacturingAbout our BenefitsSalary up to £55,586 (inclusive of allowances / bonuses)Pension schemeUp to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑rated for shift workers)Holiday flexibility (sell up to 2 days) + additional volunteering dayEmployee assistance and wellbeing programme (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes)Financial advice / support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger productsLife assurance (2x annual salary)Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation ProgrammeAbout Wienerberger LtdWienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation. In the UK, we have head offices located in Cheadle and Doncaster, showrooms in London, Belfast and Surrey, with brick and roof tile production sites in Manchester, Co. Durham, Worcestershire, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.So what are you waiting for? Come and join wienerberger as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer and start growing your career with us todayThe closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised. #J-18808-Ljbffr