Mechanical Fitter - Gears in Huddersfield

Energy Jobline CVL; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment platform in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled Mechanical Industrial Gearbox Fitter. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 – £48,000 depending on experience. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years' experience in gearbox fitting and a strong mechanical aptitude. Key responsibilities include inspecting and rebuilding industrial gearboxes, and the opportunity for overtime is available. Enjoy benefits like 31 days holiday and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee Bonus Scheme

31 days holiday

Sick pay

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in gearbox fitting, repair, and assembly.
• Strong understanding of various gearbox types.
• Ability to handle heavy gearboxes safely.

Responsibilities

• Strip down, inspect, and rebuild various types of industrial gearboxes.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and determine effective repair solutions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.

Skills

Gearbox fitting

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Precision measuring equipment usage

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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 ().

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

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