Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Nights
Salary: £60,000 - £62,000 per annum
Location: Cannock, Staffordshire area
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (6am–6pm)
Benefits: Overtime opportunities, contributory pension, annual bonus, tool allowance, life assurance policy.
The Company
This opportunity sits within a long-established heavy engineering and manufacturing site that supplies components into major UK industries. The facility operates at scale, with a mix of automated and traditional production processes, and continues to invest in both equipment and workforce capability.
You’ll be joining a site with a strong engineering culture, modernising plant, and a steady pipeline of work, offering both stability and ongoing technical challenge.
Development & Career Opportunities
Engineers joining the business can expect structured support and progression, including:
* Practical, on-site training across a wide range of production equipment
* Exposure to electrical systems and PLC-controlled machinery
* Skills development in areas such as hydraulics, fabrication, and specialist plant
* Defined progression routes into senior engineering roles with higher earning potential
* A stable environment with continued capital investment in machinery and people
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to work within a busy, high-output manufacturing environment, maintaining and improving a variety of industrial systems and equipment.
Key duties include:
* Carrying out both planned maintenance and reactive repairs using a CMMS system
* Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults across components such as pumps, gearboxes, bearings, and fluid power systems
* Assisting with installation, upgrades, and relocation of machinery
* Contributing to reliability improvements and efficiency initiatives
* Maintaining high standards of safety and operational performance across the plant
Candidate Profile
To be considered, you should have:
* A recognised Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline (e.g. NVQ or apprenticeship)
* Previous experience in a manufacturing, process, or heavy industrial setting
* Strong hands-on mechanical skills, particularly with hydraulics and pneumatics
* Confidence interpreting engineering drawings and technical information
* A proactive, team-oriented approach to maintenance and problem-solving
* Familiarity with industrial production equipment and automated systems
Why Consider This Role?
* Competitive earning potential with additional overtime
* Broad exposure to varied machinery within a large-scale operation
* Long-term job security within a well-established organisation
* Clear progression pathways supported by ongoing investment
If you are interested in this position and would like to discuss the role further, please get in touch