Gearbox Builder

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Gearbox Builder to join a busy transmission workshop in Sheffield. The role involves diagnosing, rebuilding, and reassembling manual and automatic gearboxes to high standards. Candidates should have proven experience with gearboxes and bring their own tools. This position offers a salary between £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, with a full-time commitment and no weekend work.

Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience building manual and/or automatic gearboxes is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and service manuals.
• Must own your own tools.

Responsibilities

• Stripping down, diagnosing faults, rebuilding, and reassembling gearboxes.
• Diagnosing internal faults and identifying worn or damaged parts.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Diagnostic ability

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Gearbox Builder to join our clients busy transmission workshop. This is a highly skilled, hands-on role ideal for someone with in-depth knowledge of gearbox internals and a passion for mechanical precision

Gearbox Builder Benefits:

• Location: Sheffield
• Salary: 40 to 45k DOE
• Job Type: Full-Time, permanent
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• No weekend work

Gearbox Builder Responsibilities:

• You'll be responsible for stripping down, diagnosing faults, rebuilding, and reassembling manual and automatic transmissions to the highest standards.
• Disassemble manual and/or automatic gearboxes and inspect components

• Diagnose internal faults and identify worn or damaged parts
• Clean, rebuild, and reassemble gearboxes to factory or improved standards
• Use appropriate tools, torque settings, and lubricants
• Maintain detailed records of each build and parts used
• Work collaboratively with fitters and office staff to ensure smooth job flow
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment

Gearbox Builder Criteria:

• Proven experience building manual and/or automatic gearboxes - essential
• Excellent mechanical knowledge and attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and service manuals
• Strong problem-solving skills and diagnostic ability
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for quality of work
• Must own your own tools
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred