Mechanical Fitter - Days

Peaple Talent; Walsall; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on, 4 off – DAYS ONLY. No nights

Pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Tool allowance

Workwear and safety boots provided

Training opportunities

Job summary

Peaple Talent is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter for a permanent role in the Walsall area. The role focuses on keeping production equipment running efficiently with minimal downtime, within a four-on, four-off days-only shift pattern.

You will handle breakdowns, preventative maintenance, fault-finding across mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and support installations and site improvements. Training and development are available.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ3 / City & Guilds).
• Experience as Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or similar.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills with practical fitting experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and perform effective repairs.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Fault-find on mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strip, repair and overhaul components and machinery.
• Identify recurring faults and help improve equipment reliability.
• Support machinery installations, modifications and site improvements.
• Utilise fitting, welding, grinding and cutting as required.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.

Job description

Earn over £53k. No night shifts. Four days off after every four worked.

An established manufacturing business in the Walsall area is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join its engineering team.

This is a permanent position offering an excellent salary, long-term stability and a shift pattern that provides a genuine work-life balance.

The standout benefit is the 4 on, 4 off DAYS ONLY shift pattern. You'll work four consecutive day shifts followed by four consecutive days off, with no rotating nights.

What's on Offer?

• £51,700 basic salary, rising to approximately £53,200 with bonuses.
• 4 on, 4 off – DAYS ONLY. No nights.
• 40.25 hours per week averaged over the shift cycle.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• 23 days' annual leave including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Tool allowance.
• Workwear and safety boots provided.
• Internal and external training opportunities.
• Permanent position with an established manufacturing business.

The Role

Working within an experienced maintenance team, you'll be responsible for keeping production equipment running efficiently and reducing unplanned downtime.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to mechanical breakdowns and carrying out effective repairs.
• Planned preventative maintenance and routine equipment inspections.
• Fault finding on mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Stripping, repairing and overhauling mechanical components and machinery.
• Identifying recurring faults and helping improve equipment reliability.
• Supporting machinery installations, modifications and site improvement projects.
• Using practical fitting, welding, grinding and cutting skills where required.
• Working closely with production and engineering colleagues to minimise downtime.

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised mechanical engineering qualification, such as an apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds.
• Experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Technician or similar.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Practical mechanical fitting and repair experience.

Applications are welcome from mechanically biased maintenance engineers across a wide range of manufacturing and production environments.

Why Consider This Role?

If you’re currently working rotating shifts, nights or a standard Monday-to-Friday pattern, this could be an opportunity to improve both your earnings and your time away from work.

With four consecutive days off after every four worked, you’ll have regular extended breaks without needing to book annual leave.

Combined with a salary of approximately £53,200 including bonuses, overtime opportunities and long-term employment, it’s a particularly attractive opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer.

All applications will be handled confidentially