Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Maintenance Fitter)
Join us as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at our Hartlebury site in Kidderminster!
wienerberger UK & Ireland is dedicated to empowering the construction industry to create a sustainable future through high‑quality building products, systems, and solutions.
About The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (internally known as a Maintenance Fitter) you will be part of the in‑house team that keeps the plant running. Your duties will include troubleshooting, planned preventive maintenance (PPM), and working hands‑on with specialist machinery to ensure everything runs like clockwork. The role requires problem‑solving skills and technical expertise, and you will contribute to the efficiency and reliability of our production processes.
Hours of Work
* 4 on, 4 off shift pattern rotating between days (6:00am‑6:00pm) and nights (6:00pm‑6:00am)
About You
You will be a mechanically biased engineer with experience in manufacturing/factory environments and a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline.
Safety is a top priority; you will have strong experience of health and safety best practice.
You will be fit to perform physically demanding duties, adaptable to changing daily priorities, and comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting hands‑on.
Key Skills & Experience
* Team player who builds good relationships with colleagues
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Working knowledge of EHS processes
* Analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Diagnostics experience of hydraulics, pneumatic, and drive‑chain fault finding
* Bearing fitting and alignment experience
Desirable
* Completed a hands‑on apprentice training programme
* HNC or HND qualification (or equivalent)
* Experience in heavy industry manufacturing
* Knowledge of cutting & grinding regulations
* Arc and MIG welding / basic fabrication skills
* Electrical control systems experience
Benefits
* Salary up to £48,155 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses)
* Pension scheme
* Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑rated for shift workers)
* Holiday flexibility (sell up to 2 days) + additional volunteering day
* Employee assistance and wellbeing programme, including 24/7 online GP, mental health support, get‑fit programmes, dental cover, health cash plan, and eye tests
* Financial advice/support, including pension provider advice and savings & loans options
* Employee discounts with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
* Life assurance (2× annual salary)
* Share incentive plan and employee profit participation programme
About Wienerberger Ltd
Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof, and landscaping innovations, delivering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation.
In the UK, head offices are located in Cheadle and Doncaster, with showrooms in London, Belfast, and Surrey. Production sites include Manchester, Co. Durham, Worcestershire, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Kent, Surrey, and West Sussex.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
* Location: Hartlebury (Kidderminster), United Kingdom
Hiring Information
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
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