Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Peaple Talent; Walsall; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

23 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Tool allowance

Full PPE provided

Job summary

Peaple Talent is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Fitter for a nights-based role on a well-established heavy industrial manufacturing site. The position offers a strong earnings potential, long-term progression, and a structured 4-on/4-off shift pattern.

You will respond to mechanical breakdowns, perform fault finding, TPM activities, and refurbishment work, while working closely with a skilled engineering team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance or fitting.
• Strong fault-finding and repair abilities.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Welding/fabrication skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship

Tools

None

Job description

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

• 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