Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical bias) 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. 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 If this aligns with your experience and you’re looking for your next move in maintenance engineering, get in touch or submit an application