Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Company: Manpower UK
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Location: West Bromwich
Job Description:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Nights) | West Midlands | £35,000 + Shift Allowance + Overtime

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.Monday to Thursday | 5:00pm Start 40 Hours Per Week £58 Per Week Night Shift Allowance Overtime: £20/hour | Sundays: £33.65/hour Permanent Position

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established heavy engineering manufacturer operating within the casting and engineering sector.As part of continued investment and growth, the company is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its dedicated night shift maintenance team.This position offers excellent stability, strong overtime opportunities and the chance to play a key role in maintaining critical manufacturing equipment across the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
  • Diagnose and repair faults on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
  • Maintain gearboxes, bearings, cylinders, valves, pumps and rotating equipment
  • Perform welding, cutting, grinding and general fabrication work
  • Support TPM and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Minimise equipment downtime and improve plant performance
  • Support reliability and operational improvement projects

Why Join?

  • £35,000 basic salary
  • Additional £58 per week night shift allowance
  • Overtime paid at £20/hour
  • Sunday overtime paid at £33.65/hour
  • Four-day working week
  • Permanent night shift
  • Stable manufacturing business with a strong future pipeline
  • Significant investment in engineering and new equipment
  • Excellent overtime earning potential
  • Secure long-term career opportunity

What We’re Looking For

Candidates will ideally come from foundry, steel, heavy engineering, quarrying, aggregates, recycling, process manufacturing or similar industrial sectors.You’ll ideally have experience with:

  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Bearings and rotating equipment
  • Gearboxes and mechanical drives
  • Pumps and conveyors
  • Welding and fabrication work

You’ll also possess:

  • Strong fault-finding skills
  • Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance
  • Basic electrical fault-finding ability
  • A proactive approach to health and safety
  • Excellent problem-solving skills

Foundry experience is advantageous but not essential.Please note: This role is based within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment involving heat, dust, noise and large-scale machinery.

Apply Today

Apply directly through this advert for a confidential discussion.Client details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates. xwwtmva

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026