Mechanical Fitter
Peaple Talent
Walsall · posted 17 August 2026
Salary
£60,000 – £63,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Walsall, West Midlands (County)
Category
Engineering
£60,000 – £62,300 + Bonus + Overtime | 4 On / 4 Off Nights | Permanent
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join an established manufacturing business offering an excellent salary package, strong benefits and a 4 on / 4 off night shift.
With a basic salary of up to £62,300, plus bonus and overtime, this is a highly competitive package for an experienced mechanical engineer.
The 4 on / 4 off pattern also gives you regular four-day blocks away from work throughout the year, providing considerably more extended periods of free time than a traditional Monday–Friday working pattern.
The Role
* Planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance
* Mechanical fault finding and breakdown response
* Maintenance and repair of industrial plant and machinery
* Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
* Welding, grinding and fabrication
* Supporting TPM and continuous improvement
* Machinery installations and engineering projects
* Working with production to minimise downtime
About You
* Mechanical Engineering qualification – Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent
* Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial or heavy engineering
* Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
* Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
* Welding, grinding and fabrication experience
* Good understanding of health and safety
* Able to work independently and effectively under pressure
Package
* £60,000 – £62,300 basic salary
* Bonus schemes
* Overtime opportunities
* 4 on / 4 off permanent nights
* Pension
* Life assurance and income protection
* Tool allowance
* Workwear, PPE and laundry provided
* Long-term job security and progression
If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter looking for £60k+ earnings, a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern and excellent long-term stability, this is a strong opportunity
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