Mechanical Engineers

046109693

£40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Wall Heath, West Midlands

Engineering And Technical

Posted 6 hours 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.