Job Description
Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical Dudley, West Midlands £40,000 – £45,000 + Overtime Rotating 2 Shift Pattern (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm) We are recruiting for two Maintenance Engineers (1 Mechanical, 1 Electrical) to join a well-established steel processing company in Dudley. This is a full-time, permanent role offering long-term career stability, strong overtime potential, and a supportive team environment.Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:
o Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
o Carry out welding, fabrication, and mechanical repairs
o Oxy-acetylene burning and bench fitting
o General mechanical maintenance to reduce downtime
Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:
o Fault-finding on motors, sensors, switches, and control systems
o Basic electrical maintenance and repairs
o Support mechanical team with electrical fault diagnosis
o Ensure safe operation of electrical systems
General Responsibilities:
o Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant machinery
o Respond to breakdowns to minimize production disruption
o Maintain accurate maintenance records and shift reports
o Operate forklifts, cherry pickers, and overhead cranes as needed
Candidate Requirements:
o NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
o Time-served apprenticeship preferred
o Experience in heavy industry or manufacturing
o Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
o Team player with a proactive approach
Benefits:
o £40,000 – £45,000 including shift allowance
o Overtime available
o 33 days holiday (including shutdowns)
o Company pension scheme
o Death in Service benefit
o Healthcare cash plan (after qualifying period)
If you’re a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure role with career growth, get in touch today!