Mechanical Fitter

Job summary

Gearbox Fitter Workshop-based | Industrial Gearboxes | Career Progression Available Day vacancies -39k plus overtime and benefits Night Vacancies 50k plus overtime and Benefits Are you a skilled Gearbox Fitter who takes pride in precision engineering and quality workmanship? Do you enjoy diagnosing faults, rebuilding complex machinery, and seeing a job done properly? We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-driven Gearbox Fitter to join our busy and growing gearbox repair team. You’ll play a key role in dismantling, inspecting, rebuilding, and reporting on a wide range of industrial gearboxes — contributing directly to reliability, safety, and performance for our customers. What You’ll Be Doing Dismantling and assembling a wide range of industrial gearboxes to a high standard Carrying out detailed inspections and producing clear, accurate reports on condition and faults Interpreting engineering drawings, technical data, and specifications Ensuring all work meets quality, health & safety, and environmental standards Working independently while taking full ownership of accuracy and workmanship Supporting continuous improvement by identifying smarter, more efficient ways of working Responding to urgent or emergency repair requirements when needed This is a varied role within a busy workshop environment, offering real scope for development for the right person. What We’re Looking For Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent hands-on experience Solid working knowledge of gearboxes and mechanical assemblies Confident using measuring and inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and quality Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, practical mindset Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team Health & Safety, environmental, or quality training is an advantage — but not essential. Education / Experience GCSEs (or equivalent) Proven experience in a mechanical or gearbox-related role Why Join Us? Stable, long-term role within a specialist engineering team Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting equipment Supportive workshop environment that values quality and skill Career development potential for motivated engineers If you’re a gearbox fitter who enjoys hands-on engineering, fault-finding, and producing work you’re proud of — we’d love to hear from you . Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.