Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical bias)
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Salary: Circa £53,000 per annum
Location: North Walsall area
Shift Pattern: 12 hour continental shift pattern (4-on & 4-off)
Benefits: Regular overtime opportunities, contributory pension scheme, annual bonus, tool allowance, life assurance programme
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. xxuwjjq
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
To be considered for this position, 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 plenty of 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