Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £52,149 per annum + overtime (earnings up to £60,000+)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – Days & Nights (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
We’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly skilled in-house team, offering excellent earning potential, long-term job security, and real career progression.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, heavy industry environment and enjoy working on large-scale plant equipment — this role is for you.
What’s in it for you?
Weekly pay
£60,000+ earning potential with overtime
Generous holiday entitlement
Company pension scheme
Share Incentive Plan (SIP) – become a shareholder
Life assurance
Flexible benefits package (health, wellbeing and savings options)
Ongoing training and long-term career progression opportunities
The Role:
Carry out mechanical maintenance on heavy plant and production equipment
Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns
Diagnose faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
Perform bearing fitting and alignment
Maintain high safety and quality standards in a safety-critical environment
Contribute to continuous improvement and downtime reduction
Work collaboratively within a shift-based engineering team
This is a varied, hands-on position where you’ll utilise and develop skills in: Fitting, fabrication, welding, and plant servicing.
About You:
You’ll be a mechanically biased engineer with:
Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Experience in heavy industry or manufacturing environments
Strong fault-finding skills across hydraulics, pneumatics & drive systems
Experience with bearing fitting & alignment
Arc & MIG welding and basic fabrication skills
Knowledge of cutting and grinding safety regulations
Ready to take the next step?
This role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, or Shift Engineer.
If you're a skilled mechanical engineer looking for a secure role with excellent earning potential and progression, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and take your career to the next level!
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Salary description
£52149.00 - £52149.00 per year