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
Salary description
£50000.00 - £53000.00 per year