Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Nights – 4 on / 4 off)
Location: Walsall
Salary: £60,700 basic | £62,000+ OTE + overtime
We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Fitter to join a well-established heavy industrial manufacturing site offering strong earnings, stability, and long-term progression.
This is a nights-based role with a structured shift pattern, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to work within a skilled engineering team focused on reliability and continuous improvement.
Package
* £60,700 basic salary
* £62,000+ realistic earnings including bonuses
* Overtime available
* 23 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Pension, life assurance, income protection
* Tool allowance and full PPE provided
Role Overview
* Respond to mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime
* Fault finding and root cause analysis on plant and equipment
* Planned maintenance and TPM activities
* Workshop repair, overhaul, and refurbishment work
* Support installation and improvement projects
* Work closely with shift engineering teams
Environment
* Heavy industrial machinery and production plant
* Hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drives
* Workshop and site-based maintenance work
Requirements
* Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship / City & Guilds)
* Experience in mechanical maintenance or fitting
* Strong fault-finding and repair ability
* Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
* Ability to read technical drawings
* Welding/fabrication skills desirable
Shift Pattern
* 4 on / 4 off (nights)
* 40.25 hours per week
* 8-week cycle
Progression
Clear routes into:
* Senior Engineer roles
* Lead / Charge Hand positions
* Project and continuous improvement roles
The business actively supports internal development and progression.
Overview
A £60k+ earning opportunity in a stable engineering environment with strong overtime availability, structured shifts, and long-term career potential