Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Companywienerberger UK

LocationWalsall, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Occupation Type

Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship

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Description

Come and join us as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Sandown site in Aldridge, Walsall!

Wienerberger Ltd manufactures and provides wall, roof and landscaping products for the construction sector. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions across the whole building envelope for new build, renovation projects and across the building industry.

About The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer (known internally as a Maintenance Electrician) at our Sandown site, 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 electrical skills associated with being an electrician and service engineer.

We will provide you with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer where you will

Install and maintaining all electrical & electro-mechanical plant equipment or machinery

Operating a preventative electrical maintenance system

Faulting finding and repairs

Program Siemens & other programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Use various types of testing equipment to locate and remedy faults

Promote Lean thinking

Attend breakdowns

Contribute to safe systems of work (SSOW) documentation

Adhere to Wienerbergers quality system & standards in accordance with BSEN ISO 9001

Hours of Work: 6.30pm to 6.30am (nights) on a 4 on, 4 off pattern

About You

You will be an electrically biased engineer with experience of working in a manufacturing / factory environment, with a minimum level 3 qualification in an Electrical 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 have

Strong team playing skills

Good communication (written and verbal)

Good working knowledge of environment, health, and safety (EHS) processes

Analytical & problem-solving skills

Diagnostics experience of electrical motors and pneumatics

Experience and knowledge of PLCs (programmable logic controllers)

Desirable

17th/ 18thedition qualified (although training could be provided)
Completed a hands-on apprentice training programme
HNC or HND qualification (or equivalent)
Experience in heavy industry manufacturing

About Our Benefits

Weekly paid
Annual earnings up to £60,500 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses) dependent on experience
Overtime is available to increase earning potential
We provide private medical insurance withcoverfor you, your partner, or your family.
Support is there when you need it through our employeeassistanceand wellbeingprogrammes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get fitprogrammes.
Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.

Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.

Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products.

Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.

You can join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit ParticipationProgramme, so you share in our success

About Wienerberger UK & Ireland

wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for whats next - delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress.

Join us as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer and help us shape tomorrow - because were building for whats next and that starts with you.

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.

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