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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Wienerberger
Walsall
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Come and join us as aMechanical Maintenance Engineerat our Sandown site inAldridge!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 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.About the RoleAs a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (known internally as a Maintenance Fitter), you will be part of our hands on inhouse 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 youll get the chance to use a variety of maintenance skills associated with being a fitter, fabricator, welder, and service engineer.Hours of Work:4 on, 4 off working patterns which is 2 earlies, 2 lates, then 4 off.The working hours are earlies (6.30am to 6.30pm) & lates (11am to 11pm).You will also work one 8.5 hour Saturday shift in each 8-week period, which will be 10:00am to 7pm.About YouYou will be a mechanically biased engineer with experience working in manufacturing / factory environments, with a minimum level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline.Safety is our biggest priority, so youll be committed to safe working and have strong experience of health and safety best practice.Youll 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, youll be fit enough to perform your various duties.Youll also haveTeam player who builds good relationships with colleaguesGood communication (written and verbal)Good working knowledge of environment, health, and safety (EHS) processesAnalytical & problem-solving skillsDiagnostics experience of hydraulics, pneumatic, and drive chain fault findingBearing fitting / alignment experienceDesirableYoull have completed a hands-on apprentice training programmeHNC or HND qualification (or equivalent)Experience in heavy industry manufacturingKnowledge of cutting & grinding regulationsArc & Mig welding / basic fabricationElectrical control systems experienceAbout our BenefitsAnnual average salary is £51,678 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)Weekly paidOvertime available to boost your earning potentialTraining and opportunities to grow your career with usCompany PensionSIP ability to become a shareholder via our Share SchemeLife AssuranceFlexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)About usWe 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 a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer 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.TPBN1_UKTJ

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