About the Role
<strong>🔧⚡ Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical</strong><br><br> <br><br> 📍 Dudley, West Midlands<br><br> <br><br> 💰 £40,000 – £45,000 + Overtime<br><br> <br><br> 🕒 Rotating 2 Shift Pattern (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)<br><br><br> <br> <br> We are recruiting for <strong>two Maintenance Engineers</strong> (1 Mechanical, 1 Electrical) to join a well-established steel processing company in Dudley. This is a full-time, permanent role offering long-term career stability, strong overtime potential, and a supportive team environment.<br><br><br> <br> <br> <strong>Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:</strong><br><br><br> <br> <br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Carry out welding, fabrication, and mechanical repairs</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Oxy-acetylene burning and bench fitting</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> General mechanical maintenance to reduce downtime</li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <br> <br> <strong>Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:</strong><br><br><br> <br> <br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Fault-finding on motors, sensors, switches, and control systems</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Basic electrical maintenance and repairs</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Support mechanical team with electrical fault diagnosis</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Ensure safe operation of electrical systems</li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <br> <br> <strong>General Responsibilities:</strong><br><br><br> <br> <br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant machinery</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Respond to breakdowns to minimize production disruption</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Maintain accurate maintenance records and shift reports</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Operate forklifts, cherry pickers, and overhead cranes as needed</li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <br> <br> <strong>Candidate Requirements:</strong><br><br><br> <br> <br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Time-served apprenticeship preferred</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Experience in heavy industry or manufacturing</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Team player with a proactive approach</li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <br> <br> <strong>Benefits:</strong><br><br><br> <br> <br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> £40,000 – £45,000 including shift allowance</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Overtime available</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> 33 days holiday (including shutdowns)</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Company pension scheme</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Death in Service benefit</li></ul><br><br><br><ul><li><br><br> Healthcare cash plan (after qualifying period)</li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <br> <br> 📩 If you’re a <strong>Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Engineer</strong> looking for a secure role with career growth, get in touch today!