Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at wienerberger UK

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Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (internally known as a Maintenance Fitter) at our Denton site in North Manchester, you will be part of a hands‑on in‑house team that keeps the plant running by ensuring 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 you’ll get the chance to use a variety of maintenance skills associated with being a fitter, fabricator, welder, and service engineer.

• Mechanically biased engineer with experience working in manufacturing/factory environments.
• Minimum level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Strong experience of health and safety best practice.
• Fit to perform physically demanding duties.
• Team player who builds good relationships with colleagues.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Good working knowledge of environment, health and safety (EHS) processes.
• Analytical & problem‑solving skills.
• Diagnostics experience of hydraulics, pneumatic, and drive chain fault finding.
• Bearing fitting / alignment experience.

• Completed hands‑on apprentice training programme.
• HNC or HND qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in heavy industry manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cutting & grinding regulations.
• Arc & MIG welding / basic fabrication.
• Electrical control systems experience.

• Weekly paid.
• Annual average salary is £46,997 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses).
• Overtime available 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).

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 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.