Maintenance Engineer – £51,000 – Walsall
4 on 4 off Days (6am–6pm) – Overtime + Contributory Pension + Christmas Bonus + Tool Allowance + Life Assurance
About the business
1. Well-established heavy manufacturing operation supplying nationally recognised brands
2. Large-scale industrial production with multiple automated lines and continuous investment
3. State-of-the-art machinery including conveyors, robotics and CNC machinery
4. Stable order books with consistent long-term demand
5. Strong engineering presence on site with clear structure and leadership support
6. Ongoing investment in plant upgrades and employee development
Training & progression
For every Maintenance Engineer, the business offers:
7. Structured onboarding with hands-on training across site machinery
8. Electrical upskilling opportunities and PLC exposure
9. Hydraulics, fabrication and specialist equipment training
10. Clear pathway to senior engineering grades with earnings exceeding £60,000
11. Long-term stability within a well-invested manufacturing environment
Why apply?
12. Opportunity to work on a wide range of common industrial machinery in a large-scale production setting
13. Strong earning potential with premium overtime rates
14. Secure position within a long-standing and financially stable organisation
The role
As a Maintenance Engineer, responsibilities include:
15. Planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown response via CMMS
16. Mechanical fault finding across hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gearboxes and pumps
17. Installation and commissioning of new and relocated machinery
18. Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects
19. Ensuring plant uptime is maintained to a high standard through safe and efficient working practices
What they’re looking for
To succeed as a Maintenance Engineer, you will need:
20. Level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship, or equivalent)
21. Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
22. Strong mechanical fitting skills including hydraulics and pneumatics
23. Ability to read engineering drawings confidently
24. Proactive attitude with a team-focused mindset
25. Comfortable working on common heavy industrial machinery and automated equipment