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Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction. With 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we enable energy‑efficient, healthy, climate‑friendly and affordable living.
Wienerberger is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and faith. We pride ourselves on our friendly and inclusive culture and continually strive to maintain this.
About the Role
* Supervise and co‑ordinate maintenance activities across the site and off‑site quarry
* Identify and suggest improvements to the manufacturing and quality processes
* Carry out all planned preventative maintenance as requested
* Assist with the installation of new plant equipment
* Promote Lean thinking and actively look for ways to improve efficiencies
* Carry out factory inspections, giving advice and support to production operatives and other personnel as relevant
* Monitor quality from raw material to finished goods
* Ensure all new starters are efficiently inducted and trained
* Provide emergency maintenance cover when required
Hours of Work
8.00am to 5.00pm. Work pattern negotiable at interview, but working 5 out of 7 days which may include weekend work.
About You
* Preferably apprentice trained, but with a minimum level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline
* Successful candidates will be asked to provide copies of their relevant qualifications / carry out competence assessments
* Time served with experience of working in a manufacturing environment ideally heavy manufacturing (clay, refractory, quarrying, cement) or FMCG
* At least a year’s leadership experience in a Team Leader / Supervisor role or similar
* 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 & planning abilities
* Passionate about improvement with knowledge of Lean manufacturing
* Ability to use common sense to deal with any issues that arise
* Analytical, fault finding and problem‑solving skills
* Experience and diagnostics experience of hydraulic, pneumatic, drive chain fault finding, bearing fitting / alignment and electrical control systems
* Knowledge of cutting & grinding regulations
* Maintenance experience and diagnostics of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems
Benefits
* Professional growth, training and opportunities to hone your skills and knowledge
* Annual salary up to £48,800
* Annual bonus scheme
* Ability to purchase additional holidays
* Company Pension
* SIP ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money‑saving opportunities)
Closing Date
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Specialty Trade Contractors
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