Wienerberger AG
Senior Maintenance Engineer
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FloPlast are a leading manufacturer of plastic building and plumbing systems to the UK construction sector. Specialising in Roofline products (such as Rainwater systems and PVC-UE Cellular Foam Fascia, Soffit & Cladding systems), as well as an extensive range of Waste, Soil, Underground Drainage and Hot & Cold plumbing systems.
FloPlast is a division of Wienerberger UK & Ireland
About the Role
Reporting to the Injection Moulding Tooling & Maintenance Manager, you will lead a small team of Maintenance Engineers to oversee and participate in maintenance duties across the department.
This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm with a daily paid break of 30 minutes (divided into one 10-minute break and one 20-minute break).
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Supervision and Team Management:
- Lead a small team of injection moulding maintenance engineers focused on machine availability, PPM and consistent output of the Production department.
- Provide direction, support, and mentorship to the injection moulding maintenance engineers.
Machinery Maintenance:
- Ensure all maintenance work is undertaken in accordance with Company and Factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality.
- Typical maintenance would be carried out on the following but not limited to: injection moulding machines, conveyor systems, material systems, granulators and ancillary moulding equipment (temperature control units, small pneumatic presses).
- Use a methodical approach to Identify and address technical issues.
- Communicate with external technical support teams to rectify issues.
- Coordinate and record all maintenance activities through use of the Agility system.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
- Support and be involved with relevant project activities and capital expenditure in the department.
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About You
You’ll be an apprentice served or professionally qualified engineer/technician, with a strong technical background in both mechanical & electrical engineering, who is willing to lead by example.
You’ll have/be:
- Apprentice served or professionally qualified engineer/technician.
- Strong technical background in both mechanical & electrical engineering.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Self-disciplined with the ability to set and maintain high standards for self and others.
- Self-motivated to identify opportunities and deliver improvements against agreed objectives and timescales.
- Strong organisational and record keeping skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly - both verbally and written.
- IT literate.
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Preferred Experience and Knowledge:
- Supervisory experience in an engineering/maintenance department.
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing techniques.
- Experience of Injection Moulding.
About our Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Salary £44,000 to £47,000 (depending on experience).
- Christmas Bonus (subject to company performance).
- Training and opportunities to grow your career with us.
- Company pension.
- SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme.
- Benefit Platform offering health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities.
About Us
wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for what’s 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 a Senior Maintenance Engineer and help us shape tomorrow – because we’re building for what’s 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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