Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Nights – 4 on / 4 off)
Location: Walsall
Salary: £60,700 basic | £62,000+ OTE + overtime

We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Fitter to join a well-established heavy industrial manufacturing site offering strong earnings, stability, and long-term progression.

This is a nights-based role with a structured shift pattern, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to work within a skilled engineering team focused on reliability and continuous improvement.

Package

• £60,700 basic salary
• £62,000+ realistic earnings including bonuses
• Overtime available
• 23 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension, life assurance, income protection
• Tool allowance and full PPE provided

Role Overview

• Respond to mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Fault finding and root cause analysis on plant and equipment
• Planned maintenance and TPM activities
• Workshop repair, overhaul, and refurbishment work
• Support installation and improvement projects
• Work closely with shift engineering teams

Environment

• Heavy industrial machinery and production plant
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drives
• Workshop and site-based maintenance work

Requirements

• Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship / City & Guilds)
• Experience in mechanical maintenance or fitting
• Strong fault-finding and repair ability
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Welding/fabrication skills desirable

Shift Pattern

• 4 on / 4 off (nights)
• 40.25 hours per week
• 8-week cycle

Progression

Clear routes into:

• Senior Engineer roles
• Lead / Charge Hand positions
• Project and continuous improvement roles

The business actively supports internal development and progression.

Overview

A £60k+ earning opportunity in a stable engineering environment with strong overtime availability, structured shifts, and long-term career potential.