Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Nights

Join us as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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 a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (known as a Mechanical Fitter internally), you will be part of an in house engineering team that keeps production running safely and reliably. You will work hands on with plant and equipment, supporting planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to help maintain consistent output and quality.

Duties Also Include

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on production equipment
• Supporting safe and efficient operation of specialist machinery
• Working with hydraulic, pneumatic and drive chain systems
• Replacing and aligning bearings
• Supporting fabrication and welding tasks where required
• Working closely with colleagues to minimise downtime

Your work will help us deliver reliable production of high quality bricks for building/construction customers across the UK, supporting the performance and resilience of our operations.

There are opportunities to build your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and develop your career within our wider engineering community.

This position is based at our Todhills site, which is near to Bishops Auckland, Crook, Willington, and Spennymoor, commutable from Durham, Middlesborough, and Darlington.

Due to the site location, it is accessible by personal vehicles only. Free parking is available.

Hours of work

Monday to Thursday 6pm to 4:30am

About You

Essential

• Mechanical engineering background with good experience in manufacturing environments
• Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
• Strong commitment to health and safety best practice
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work flexibly in a busy, hands-on environment
• Experience of fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and drive systems

Desirable

• Completed a hands on apprenticeship
• HNC or HND qualification or equivalent
• Experience in heavy manufacturing industry
• Arc and MIG welding or basic fabrication skills
• Experience with electrical control systems

About Our Benefits

• Weekly paid
• Average annual salary is £54,500 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses)
• Overtime is available to increase earning potential
• Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get fit programmes.
• 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 Participation Programme, so you share in our success

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 Mechanical 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

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