Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical Bias)
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (including shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: Rotating 2 Shift Pattern (6:00am - 2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm)
Overtime Available
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical Bias) on behalf of a well‑established steel processing company based in Dudley. This role offers strong earning potential, consistent overtime, and long‑term career stability. You will work as part of a two‑person engineering team on shift, maintaining and improving plant performance while minimising downtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant machinery
* Respond to breakdowns and ensure minimal disruption to production
* Diagnose and repair faults in line with your bias (mechanical or electrical)
* Complete maintenance records and shift reports
* Work safely in line with health & safety procedures
* Collaborate with production and engineering teams
Key Duties (Depending on Bias)
Mechanical
* Maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
* Welding, fabrication, and mechanical repairs
* Oxy‑acetylene burning
* Bench fitting and general mechanical work
Electrical
* Fault finding on motors, sensors, switches, and control systems
* Basic electrical maintenance and repairs
* Support electrical fault diagnosis alongside mechanical work
General
* Operation of forklifts, cherry pickers, and overhead cranes (OHC)
Candidate Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
* Time‑served apprenticeship (preferred)
* Experience within heavy industry or manufacturing
* Strong fault‑finding skills within your core discipline
* Ability to work effectively within a small team
Salary & Benefits
* £40,000 - £45,000 (including shift allowance)
* Overtime available
* 33 days holiday (including shutdowns)
* Company pension scheme
* Death in Service benefit
* Healthcare cash plan (after qualifying period)
Why Apply?
Open to both mechanical and electrical engineers. Stable, well‑established manufacturing business. Strong overtime earning potential. Supportive team environment. Long‑term career prospects.
If you are a Maintenance Engineer (mechanical or electrical bias) looking for a secure role within a heavy industrial environment, we would like to hear from you.
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