Details:
- Salary: £52,000 - 54,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: WS11 Cannock Staffordshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
£52,000-£54,000 + Premium Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Days Only | 4 on / 4 off | Continental Shifts
Looking for excellent earning potential, job security, and a strong team environment?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, high-output manufacturing site where overtime is regular and rewarded.
What’s in It for You?
Salary: £50,000–£52,000
Regular overtime paid at premium rates
Days only – no nights
4 on / 4 off shift pattern
12-hour shifts (30-minute paid lunch)
Christmas bonus
Track & SFPB bonuses (performance/output related)
Life insurance – 2x annual salary
Pension:
Employee: 2%
Company: 2%
Holiday:
23 days total (15 days + 8 bank holidays)
Additional service-related entitlement
Pro-rata in first year
The Role
Reporting to the Departmental Engineer, you will play a key role in keeping plant and equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly inspections & planned maintenance
* Respond quickly to mechanical breakdowns
* Fault-find using hydraulic and pneumatic drawings
Record parts usage to maintain accurate stores stock levels
Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Carry out plant modifications in line with regulations
Support installation of new equipment
Assist with training and mentoring apprentices
Participate in call-out cover when required
Work reasonable overtime during peak demand
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* Time-served apprenticeship
* C&G Part 3 or ONC / HNC
* Strong experience with hydraulics & pneumatics
* Knowledge of motors & drives (gear motors, reduction gearboxes, overhead cranes)
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
Desirable (but not essential):
* Foundry or heavy manufacturing experience
* Banksman certification
* FLT / access equipment training
* Experience using lathes, milling machines, grinders
Why Apply?
High earning potential with overtime and bonuses
Stable, long-term role in a busy production environment
Days only shift pattern for better work-life balance
Opportunity to develop skills and mentor apprentices
Supportive engineering team with strong leadership
Apply now to secure a well-paid, days-based mechanical maintenance role with excellent benefits and progression opportunities