Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Nights

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