Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

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