Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Days)
Walsall
£52,000+ OTE | Overtime Available | Clear Progression
If you’re a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Fitter looking for a well-paid days role with real earning potential and long-term progression, this is worth a look.
You’ll be joining a well-established, heavy engineering environment with strong investment, a solid team, and plenty of opportunity to increase earnings through overtime.
What’s on offer
* £51,700 basic salary
* £52,000+ realistic earnings (bonuses paid weekly)
* Overtime available to further increase earnings
* 23 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Pension + life assurance + income protection
* Tool allowance + full PPE + laundry service
This is a high-paying, stable days role in a sector where those are hard to come by.
The role
* Reactive and planned maintenance across a busy industrial site
* Fault finding and repairing mechanical plant and equipment
* Supporting TPM and continuous improvement activity
* Workshop-based overhaul and refurbishment work
* Involvement in projects, upgrades, and new installations
* Working as part of a skilled, experienced engineering team
Progression
This isn’t a dead-end maintenance role.
There are genuine opportunities to move into:
* Senior/Lead Engineer roles
* Supervisory positions
* Project and improvement-focused roles
The business actively promotes from within and supports development.
What they’re looking for
* Mechanical apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
* Background in maintenance or fitting within an industrial environment
* Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
* Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy equipment
Hours
* Days-based role
* 40.25 hours per week
* 4 on / 4 off pattern (8-week cycle)
Bottom line
* £52k+ days role
* Overtime available
* Long-term stability + progression
* Proper engineering environment (not light work)
If you want a role where you’re paid well, kept busy, and have room to grow, this is a strong option