Mechanical Engineers

046109693

£40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Wall Heath, West Midlands

Engineering And Technical

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical Bias)

📍 Location: Dudley, West Midlands

💰 Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (including shift allowance)

🕒 Shift Pattern: Rotating 2 Shift Pattern (6:00am – 2:00pm / 2:00pm – 10:00pm)

💷 Overtime Available

📄 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical Bias) on behalf of a well-established steel processing company based in Dudley.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing environment offering strong earning potential, consistent overtime, and long-term career stability.

You will work as part of a two-person engineering team on shift, maintaining and improving plant performance while minimising downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant machinery

Respond to breakdowns and ensure minimal disruption to production

Diagnose and repair faults in line with your bias (mechanical or electrical)

Complete maintenance records and shift reports

Work safely in line with health & safety procedures

Collaborate with production and engineering teams

Key Duties (Depending on Bias)

🔧 Mechanical

Maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Welding, fabrication, and mechanical repairs

Oxy-acetylene burning

Bench fitting and general mechanical work

⚡ Electrical

Fault finding on motors, sensors, switches, and control systems

Basic electrical maintenance and repairs

Support electrical fault diagnosis alongside mechanical work

🏭 General

Operation of forklifts, cherry pickers, and overhead cranes (OHC)

Candidate Requirements

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Time-served apprenticeship (preferred)

Experience within heavy industry or manufacturing

Strong fault-finding skills within your core discipline

Ability to work effectively within a small team

Salary & Benefits

£40,000 – £45,000 (including shift allowance)

Overtime available

33 days holiday (including shutdowns)

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Healthcare cash plan (after qualifying period)

Why Apply?

Open to both mechanical and electrical engineers

Stable, well-established manufacturing business

Strong overtime earning potential

Supportive team environment

Long-term career prospects

Apply Now

If you are a Maintenance Engineer (mechanical or electrical bias) looking for a secure role within a heavy industrial environment, we would like to hear from you.

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