Kiln Car Maintennce Operative

Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group Come and join us as a Kiln Car Maintenance Operative at our Ewhurst site based in Horsham! Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction. About the Role As a Kiln Car Maintenance Operative you will be working as part of the maintenance team, repairing and maintaining the equipment (kiln cars) which transport bricks in and out of our kilns and dryers. This role is a hands-on maintenance role, where you will become a specialist in your particular area. We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to work safely and effectively. Duties include: repairing the steelwork and main frame of the kiln cars straighten kiln car decks and replacing damaged blocks maintain minimum levels of refractory blocks repair/grease kiln car axels and wheels strip and rebuild kiln car refractories record materials usage & maintain stock records conduct running repairs to fleet (such as wheel lubrication) maintain accurate records and high standards of housekeeping Hours of Work: 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday About You Youll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on. Youll be flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently. Safety is our biggest priority, so youll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness. Youll be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and sometimes physically demanding. You will also have: Basic welding/fabrication experience Good communication skills Flexibility, enthusiasm and the ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team Ability to read fabrication/engineering drawings Good computer literacy and numeracy skills The ability to achieve goals and targets Organisational skills Excellent time keeping A can-do attitude Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable. About our Benefits Weekly pay annual salary is circa 35,199 (including allowances and 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) About us 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 Kiln Car Maintenance Operative 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-04