Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Days) Walsall £52,000+ OTE | Overtime Available | Clear Progression If you’re a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Fitter looking for a well-paid days role with real earning potential and long-term progression, this is worth a look. You’ll be joining a well-established, heavy engineering environment with strong investment, a solid team, and plenty of opportunity to increase earnings through overtime. What’s on offer * £51,700 basic salary * £52,000+ realistic earnings (bonuses paid weekly) * Overtime available to further increase earnings * 23 days holiday (including bank holidays) * Pension + life assurance + income protection * Tool allowance + full PPE + laundry service This is a high-paying, stable days role in a sector where those are hard to come by. The role * Reactive and planned maintenance across a busy industrial site * Fault finding and repairing mechanical plant and equipment * Supporting TPM and continuous improvement activity * Workshop-based overhaul and refurbishment work * Involvement in projects, upgrades, and new installations * Working as part of a skilled, experienced engineering team Progression This isn’t a dead-end maintenance role. There are genuine opportunities to move into: * Senior/Lead Engineer roles * Supervisory positions * Project and improvement-focused roles The business actively promotes from within and supports development. What they’re looking for * Mechanical apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) * Background in maintenance or fitting within an industrial environment * Strong mechanical fault-finding skills * Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy equipment Hours * Days-based role * 40.25 hours per week * 4 on / 4 off pattern (8-week cycle) Bottom line * £52k+ days role * Overtime available * Long-term stability + progression * Proper engineering environment (not light work) If you want a role where you’re paid well, kept busy, and have room to grow, this is a strong option