Join us as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Wienerberger Ltd manufactures and provides wall, roof and landscaping products for the construction sector. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions across the whole building envelope for new build, renovation projects and across the building industry.
About the role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (known as a Mechanical Fitter internally), you will be part of an in house engineering team that keeps production running safely and reliably. You will work hands on with plant and equipment, supporting planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to help maintain consistent output and quality.
Duties also include:
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on production equipment
Supporting safe and efficient operation of specialist machinery
Working with hydraulic, pneumatic and drive chain systems
Replacing and aligning bearings
Supporting fabrication and welding tasks where required
Working closely with colleagues to minimise downtime
Your work will help us deliver reliable production of high quality bricks for building/construction customers across the UK, supporting the performance and resilience of our operations.
There are opportunities to build your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and develop your career within our wider engineering community.
This position is based at our Todhills site, which is near to Bishops Auckland, Crook, Willington, and Spennymoor, commutable from Durham, Middlesborough, and Darlington.
Due to the site location, it is accessible by personal vehicles only. Free parking is available.
Hours of work
6.00am to 5.30pm, working 7 days out of every 14
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
About You
Essential
Mechanical engineering background with good experience in manufacturing environments
Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
Strong commitment to health and safety best practice
Good communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work flexibly in a busy, hands-on environment
Experience of fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and drive systems
Desirable
Completed a hands on apprenticeship
HNC or HND qualification or equivalent
Experience in heavy manufacturing industry
Arc and MIG welding or basic fabrication skills
Experience with electrical control systems
About our Benefits
Weekly paid
Average annual salary is £44,425 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses)
Overtime is available to increase earning potential
Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get fit programmes.
Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.
Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products.
Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
You can join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success
About us
wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for whats next - delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress.
Join us as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and help us shape tomorrow - because were building for whats next and that starts with you.
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than
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