Mechanical Fitter - Gears

Aqumen Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Mechanical Industrial Gearbox Fitter in Huddersfield. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 4 years' experience and expertise in stripping, inspecting, repairing, and rebuilding various industrial gearboxes. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £48,000 per year, along with benefits like a bonus scheme and 31 days of holiday.

Benefits

Employee Bonus Scheme

31 days holiday

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in gearbox fitting, repair, and assembly.
• Strong understanding of gearbox types and mechanical components.
• Ability to handle gearboxes from 150kg up to 10 tonnes safely.

Responsibilities

• Strip down, inspect, and rebuild various types of industrial gearboxes.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and determine effective repair solutions.
• Ensure rebuilds meet OEM standards using precision measuring equipment.

Skills

Gearbox fitting

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Problem-solving

Precision measurement

Job description

Mechanical Industrial Gearbox Fitter

Location: Huddersfield

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 per year (depending on experience)

Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm (½ hour lunch)
• Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm (work through)
• Overtime & weekend work available

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Industrial Gearbox Fitter to join our clients experienced engineering team. The successful candidate will have proven experience in stripping, inspecting, repairing, and rebuilding a range of industrial gearboxes including Helical, Worm, Bevel Helical, and Spur gearboxes.

You’ll be working on gearboxes ranging from 150kg up to 10 tonnes, servicing a diverse customer base across industries such as Steel Works, Chemicals, Distilleries, Oil & Gas, Wind Turbines, Quarries, Brick Manufacturing, Water Treatment, and Cooling Towers.

Key Responsibilities

• Strip down, inspect, and rebuild various types of industrial gearboxes.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and determine the most effective repair solutions.
• Use precision measuring equipment to ensure rebuilds meet OEM standards.
• Work both independently and as part of a team in a workshop environment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
• Participate in overtime and weekend work when required.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in gearbox fitting, repair, and assembly (essential).
• Strong understanding of gearbox types and mechanical components.
• Ability to handle gearboxes from 150kg up to 10 tonnes safely and efficiently.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£38,000 – £48,000 DOE)
• Employee Bonus Scheme
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Sick pay
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension (NEST statutory)
• Free on-site parking

If you are an experienced Gearbox Fitter looking for a long-term role with excellent earning potential and a variety of challenging work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and relevant experience.