Electrical Systems Engineer at Wienerberger Uk in Horsham, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

control systems

electrical testing

equipment installation

functional safety

plant maintenance

continuous improvement

Ensure that the final installation and operation of any machine or combination of machines/sub-assemblies conform to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations in force at the time
Work alongside both UK Engineering and Central Engineering to maximise potential of teams and machinery
Survey and control electrical drawings and PLC/SACDA backups
Maintain and repair production plant and machinery including:
Suggesting ways of improving production in given areas.
Control Systems for temperature, pressure and analogue systems
Burner control systems and gas work.
Promote and encourage continuous improvement (PIP Project) and use of lean manufacturing methodologies
Ensure compliance with the European Machinery Directive (including CE marking requirements) for the installation of any new equipment / any significant change to the machinery
Promote and implement an Engineering Technical Specifications and Standards Procedure to ensure compliance with the Machinery Directive in force
Investigate new technology in order to upgrading existing equipment with a view to improving factory performance
Manage all aspects of mandatory testing relating to electrical installation including fixed wire testing, PAT testing, HV transformers and switchgears
Install new equipment, including commissioning control panels
Provide a management and assessment of functional safety, including support in planning and in design of safety circuit and safety logic programming against best practices
Providing technical support to factories
Implement and fully embrace the 5Ss and visual management techniques

Requirements

autocad

siemens plc

cmms

nebosh

c++

robotics

Expertise in pneumatic circuit design
Extensive knowledge in servo control and servo drive
Working knowledge of CMMS systems. (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
Communication protocol: RS232/485, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus, FieldBus.
HND in engineering, preferably mechatronics
Good verbal and written communication skills and experience of communicating with different types of people at all levels of an organisation
Experience of Continuous Improvement (CI) systems
Experience in electrical and control design and development
Able to produce CAD electrical schematics using Autocad
Programming PLCs Siemens (S5, S7), SCADAs, HMI
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) / The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certificates
Problem solving with robotics
C & G 18th edition qualification must be comfortable with modifying and working on 440v control systems
Robot programming
Good knowledge of electrical safety circuits
Ability to solve complex problems
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes in environment/technology
MEWP licence. (Mobile Elevated Work Platform)
PLC Programming and PLC hardware preferably Siemens S7
Willingness to contribute ideas and share information
Degree in an Electrical engineering subject
Inverter drive systems (Siemens, Danfoss and SEW)
Programming in C++, VB
FLT licence
Able to design new electrical drawings and PLC Programme upgrades/conversions
Electrical schematics and be able to design from scratch
Experience of working in a heavy industrial environment
Guard switches and interlock systems assessment
Working from AUTO CAD drawings
Experience of working with brick and/or roof tile manufacturing machinery

Benefits

Single Private Medical
Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
Single Private medical insurance
Health & wellbeing benefits which include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
Salary up to £57,000 (depending on experience)
Annual company bonus up to 8%
Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes)
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
25 days holiday + bank holidays & holiday flexibility (buy 4 extra days and sell up to 2 days) + additional volunteering day
Pension scheme
Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)
Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1819

Year of Heritage

The company's roots trace back to 1819 in Austria, reflecting a long-standing legacy in construction and manufacturing.

700+ million

Annual Brick Production

The company's UK operations produce over 700 million bricks annually, showcasing its significant manufacturing capacity.

The business designs, manufactures and supplies an integrated building envelope: facing bricks, brick slips, clay blocks, pavers, roof tiles, in‑roof solar and facades.
Typical projects range from high‑end residential and commercial builds to large infrastructure and restoration schemes, including mosque facades and passivhaus developments.
Their bespoke heritage roofing and facade teams deliver specialist solutions for conservation and unusual architectural requirements.
Operating multiple factories across England, their UK output includes over 700 million bricks annually, plus extensive tile and paver ranges.
Underpinning its growth are nationwide services: technical design, CPDs for architects, Archigility, All4Roof surveying and a fully supported supply chain.

Culture + Values

We are committed to high performance and achieving excellence.
We focus on delivering value to customers through our innovative products and services.
We strive to be a sustainable, responsible company in all of our actions.
We foster a culture of openness and inclusivity, where individuals and teams collaborate to deliver results.
Safety and wellbeing are our top priorities in every aspect of our operations.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero 2050

Climate Target

Aims to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability.

Committed to reducing CO2 emissions through operational efficiencies and renewable energy adoption.
Improving the energy efficiency of products, including the use of low-carbon technologies.
Working towards responsible sourcing and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Investing in circular economy principles and aims to make all products recyclable.

Inclusion & Diversity

Focus on creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Aim to increase gender diversity across all levels of the company.
Set clear goals for improving representation of women in leadership roles.
Offer initiatives to support employee development and career progression, regardless of background.

Articles

Projects

Description

control systems

electrical testing

equipment installation

functional safety

plant maintenance

continuous improvement

Ensure that the final installation and operation of any machine or combination of machines/sub-assemblies conform to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations in force at the time
Work alongside both UK Engineering and Central Engineering to maximise potential of teams and machinery
Survey and control electrical drawings and PLC/SACDA backups
Maintain and repair production plant and machinery including:
Suggesting ways of improving production in given areas.
Control Systems for temperature, pressure and analogue systems
Burner control systems and gas work.
Promote and encourage continuous improvement (PIP Project) and use of lean manufacturing methodologies
Ensure compliance with the European Machinery Directive (including CE marking requirements) for the installation of any new equipment / any significant change to the machinery
Promote and implement an Engineering Technical Specifications and Standards Procedure to ensure compliance with the Machinery Directive in force
Investigate new technology in order to upgrading existing equipment with a view to improving factory performance
Manage all aspects of mandatory testing relating to electrical installation including fixed wire testing, PAT testing, HV transformers and switchgears
Install new equipment, including commissioning control panels
Provide a management and assessment of functional safety, including support in planning and in design of safety circuit and safety logic programming against best practices
Providing technical support to factories
Implement and fully embrace the 5Ss and visual management techniques

Requirements

autocad

siemens plc

cmms

nebosh

c++

robotics

Expertise in pneumatic circuit design
Extensive knowledge in servo control and servo drive
Working knowledge of CMMS systems. (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
Communication protocol: RS232/485, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus, FieldBus.
HND in engineering, preferably mechatronics
Good verbal and written communication skills and experience of communicating with different types of people at all levels of an organisation
Experience of Continuous Improvement (CI) systems
Experience in electrical and control design and development
Able to produce CAD electrical schematics using Autocad
Programming PLCs Siemens (S5, S7), SCADAs, HMI
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) / The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certificates
Problem solving with robotics
C & G 18th edition qualification must be comfortable with modifying and working on 440v control systems
Robot programming
Good knowledge of electrical safety circuits
Ability to solve complex problems
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes in environment/technology
MEWP licence. (Mobile Elevated Work Platform)
PLC Programming and PLC hardware preferably Siemens S7
Willingness to contribute ideas and share information
Degree in an Electrical engineering subject
Inverter drive systems (Siemens, Danfoss and SEW)
Programming in C++, VB
FLT licence
Able to design new electrical drawings and PLC Programme upgrades/conversions
Electrical schematics and be able to design from scratch
Experience of working in a heavy industrial environment
Guard switches and interlock systems assessment
Working from AUTO CAD drawings
Experience of working with brick and/or roof tile manufacturing machinery

Benefits

Single Private Medical
Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
Single Private medical insurance
Health & wellbeing benefits which include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
Salary up to £57,000 (depending on experience)
Annual company bonus up to 8%
Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes)
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
25 days holiday + bank holidays & holiday flexibility (buy 4 extra days and sell up to 2 days) + additional volunteering day
Pension scheme
Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)
Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1819

Year of Heritage

The company's roots trace back to 1819 in Austria, reflecting a long-standing legacy in construction and manufacturing.

700+ million

Annual Brick Production

The company's UK operations produce over 700 million bricks annually, showcasing its significant manufacturing capacity.

The business designs, manufactures and supplies an integrated building envelope: facing bricks, brick slips, clay blocks, pavers, roof tiles, in‑roof solar and facades.
Typical projects range from high‑end residential and commercial builds to large infrastructure and restoration schemes, including mosque facades and passivhaus developments.
Their bespoke heritage roofing and facade teams deliver specialist solutions for conservation and unusual architectural requirements.
Operating multiple factories across England, their UK output includes over 700 million bricks annually, plus extensive tile and paver ranges.
Underpinning its growth are nationwide services: technical design, CPDs for architects, Archigility, All4Roof surveying and a fully supported supply chain.

Culture + Values

We are committed to high performance and achieving excellence.
We focus on delivering value to customers through our innovative products and services.
We strive to be a sustainable, responsible company in all of our actions.
We foster a culture of openness and inclusivity, where individuals and teams collaborate to deliver results.
Safety and wellbeing are our top priorities in every aspect of our operations.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero 2050

Climate Target

Aims to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability.

Committed to reducing CO2 emissions through operational efficiencies and renewable energy adoption.
Improving the energy efficiency of products, including the use of low-carbon technologies.
Working towards responsible sourcing and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Investing in circular economy principles and aims to make all products recyclable.

Inclusion & Diversity

Focus on creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Aim to increase gender diversity across all levels of the company.
Set clear goals for improving representation of women in leadership roles.
Offer initiatives to support employee development and career progression, regardless of background.

Articles

Projects