Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group. Come and join us as an Electrical Team Leader at our Denton site in North Manchester!
About the role: Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.
Our factory in Denton specialises in making bricks.
As an Electrical Team Leader, you will be part of the in‑house team that keeps the plant and equipment running smoothly.
You'll be hands‑on with specialist machinery from troubleshooting to planned preventive maintenance (PPM), ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
It's a dynamic role where problem‑solving skills and technical expertise are used daily. You will be a key player contributing to the efficiency and reliability of our production processes.
As a Team Leader you will be responsible for safe working, producing risk assessments and safe systems of work, acting as the site authorised person for the issuing and control of permitted activities and assisting in the management of ongoing engineering maintenance activities.
Responsibilities
* Working with the Engineering Planner to maximise the use of available resources
* Ensuring we have all necessary parts, tools and materials needed for work tasks
* Managing onsite engineering contractor activities
* Co‑ordinating statutory electrical requirements such as inspection and testing, portable appliance testing, fire alarms and emergency lighting
* Maintaining a good standard of housekeeping throughout the workshops
* Carrying out electrical installation, maintenance, fault‑finding and repairs to power and control systems, plant and equipment
* Providing support and resource where needed for project works
* Carrying out inspections and audits, giving advice, feedback and support on both engineering quality and safety standards
* Promoting lean thinking and actively looking for ways to improve efficiencies
* Identifying future training needs and carrying out training for engineers
* Promoting continuous improvement of energy efficiency
* Ensuring accurate and detailed recording of engineering works, administration, personnel, health and safety information
Hours of Work: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Thursday; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday.
Qualifications
* Electrical engineer supervisor / team leader, with experience working in a manufacturing/factory environment, and a minimum level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering discipline.
* Strong experience of health and safety best practice.
* Physically fit to perform this role.
* Experience working in heavy manufacturing, FMCG, chemical or food industries (ideally).
* Strong controls and automation experience with PLCs, including maintenance, programming and diagnostics.
* Strong leadership, communication and motivational skills.
* Excellent attention to detail with a keen attitude and a positive approach.
* Good exposure to health & safety standards.
* Good working knowledge of EHS.
* Strong organisational and planning abilities.
* Passionate about improvement with knowledge of lean manufacturing.
* Analytical, fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
You will enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and be flexible and adapt to different daily priorities to keep the factory running efficiently.
Benefits
* Annual average salary of £48,706 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses).
* Weekly paid.
* Overtime available to boost earning potential.
* Training and opportunities to grow your career.
* Company pension.
* Share scheme – ability to become a shareholder via our share scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money‑saving opportunities).
About us
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.
So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as an Electrical Team Leader 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr