Gearbox Fitter

Hayley 247 Engineering Services Limited; Tipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in the UK is looking for a skilled Gearbox Fitter to join their team. The successful candidate will support daily workshop operations, dismantle and assemble gearboxes, interpret engineering drawings, and respond to breakdown situations. Applicants should have a relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience, along with knowledge of various gearbox types and strong problem-solving skills. Join a supportive team that values accuracy and offers opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Cash health care scheme – Paycare

Birthday Vouchers

Employee Assistant Programme

Bike2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in gearbox repair or similar mechanical engineering environment is advantageous.
• Health & safety, environmental or quality training is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workshop operations including quality, health & safety and environmental activities.
• Dismantle all types of industrial gearboxes and produce accurate inspection reports.
• Assemble gearboxes to a high standard, ensuring readiness for installation.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical data and related documentation.
• Respond to emergency breakdown situations when required.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of gearbox types

Ability to follow instructions

Competent in measuring/testing equipment

Education

Apprenticeship in relevant field or equivalent experience

GCSE or equivalent education

Job description

Gearbox Fitter

Location: Dudley, DY1 4DA. Salary: Competitive. Contract: Full time, permanent – 40 hours per week. Benefits: Pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Cash health care scheme – Paycare, Birthday Vouchers, EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) and Bike2Work Scheme.

Hayley 24/7 Engineering Services Ltd are now recruiting! Our purpose is to work with customers to maintain operations, increase efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership, and secure asset performance gains. We provide customers with quality round‑the‑clock coverage for planned, predictive and reactive maintenance and repairs. Our main workshop is in Dudley, the capital of the industrial Black Country, West Midlands. This 35,000 sq. ft. facility houses the latest machinery, testing equipment and central functions, with a satellite facility in King's Lynn, Norfolk, specialising in electric motor rewinding and pump performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily workshop operations including quality, health & safety and environmental activities.
• Dismantling all types of industrial gearboxes and producing accurate inspection reports.
• Assembling gearboxes to a high standard, ensuring full readiness for installation.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, technical data and related documentation.
• Working independently, taking ownership of the accuracy and quality of your work.
• Identifying improvement opportunities and assisting in problem‑solving activities.
• Ensuring standard work practices and procedures are consistently followed.
• Responding to emergency breakdown situations when required.
• Undertaking additional related duties to support the smooth running of the department.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of various gearbox types.
• Ability to follow instructions and work using your own initiative.
• Competent in selecting and using measuring/testing equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering data and drawings.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Health & safety, environmental or quality training is desirable but not essential.
• GCSE or equivalent education.
• Previous experience in gearbox repair or a similar mechanical engineering environment is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Be part of a successful, growing engineering group backed by a large multi‑national organisation.
• Join a supportive team that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional development.
• Enjoy opportunities to grow your career in finance, with exposure to a broad range of accounting functions.
• Work in an environment where your ideas and contributions really matter.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then click on “APPLY” today! No agencies please.