Maintenance Electrician

Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group
Come and join us as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Todhills site inCounty Durham!
Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.
Our Role
We are recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our maintenance team at our Todhills site.
Our production site uses specialised tools and machinery that turn our raw materials (e.g. clay) into products ready for use in the construction industry.
The team ensure all our electrical/mechanical plant equipment is working effectively, they reduce downtime, and they ensure everything is operating in a safe manner.
Known as a Maintenance Electrician internally, you will gain further experience of trouble shooting, project work and continuous improvements.
You will be required to assist in all maintenance activities on site and to ensure factory production budgets are met.
Duties include:
Install and or maintain all electrical & electro-mechanical plant or machinery
Operate a preventative electrical maintenance system
Program all Siemens & other PLC equipment.
Use various types of testing equipment to locate and remedy faults in the shortest possible time.
Ensure that all plant and machinery is kept in a good working and clean condition.
Assist with the installation of new plant equipment.
Order and collect spares and electrical materials for new and existing plant
Maintain and monitor the machines and equipment
Complete all relevant paperwork and reporting
Promote Lean thinking
Be available for call out duties in the event of a plant breakdown.
Actively contribute to the creation and review of RA and SSOW
Ensure adherence to Wienerbergers quality system & standards in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001.
Carry out risk assessments and liaise with HS&E department
Be a health & safety advocate
What Youll Bring
Youll be an experienced maintenance engineer with strong electrical skills gained from working in a manufacturing setting.
Youll have excellent knowledge and experience of fault finding, problem solving, and working safely to reduce downtime.
Youll also have/be
Electrical engineering apprenticeship (or similar)
ONC/BTEC

HNC/BTEC (or equivalent in Electrical engineering)
17 th / 18 th edition qualified
Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is essential
Good communicator (verbal and written)
Good knowledge of Siemens PLCs

s7 TIA portal
Knowledge of electric motors / pneumatics
Sound mechanical skills
Experience of working in a Safety-First culture
Hours of Work : 2 week rotation of days and night shifts. 6.30am to 6.00pm (days) & 6.30pm-6.00am (nights) on a continental shift pattern, which equates to an average of 38.5 hours per week.
Week 1 is Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat
Week 2 is Sun, Wed, Thurs
What Youll Get
Weekly pay
Average annual salary of £44,100 (inclusive of bonuses and allowances)
Opportunity to undertake overtime to boost your earning potential
Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
Company Pension
SIP

ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
Life Assurance
Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)
About us
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.
Wienerberger are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We encourage applications from all 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.
So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger 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.

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