Mechanical Fitter (Heavy Engineering / Gearboxes)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based industrial gearbox specialist is looking for a Mechanical Fitter in Huddersfield. This role offers a salary of £42,000 - £48,000 along with progression to management and various company benefits. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling and repairing gearboxes, inspecting components, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality. This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking to make a significant impact while advancing their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual Xmas Bonus

Overtime

Early Friday finish

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Mechanical Fitter with relevant experience on gearboxes.
• Ability to assemble, disassemble, and repair gearboxes.
• Inspection skills for gear components.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble and repair various types of gearboxes.
• Inspect gear components and diagnose faults to ensure repair quality.
• Work cross-functionally with the CNC department and other teams.

Skills

Experience working with industrial gearboxes

Fault diagnosis

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Mechanical Fitter (Heavy Engineering / Gearboxes)

£42,000 - £48,000 + Progression to Management + Annual Xmas Bonus + Company Benefits + Overtime + Early Friday Finish

Huddersfield

Are you a Mechanical Fitter with experience working on industrial gearboxes looking for an exciting new opportunity to join a business that continually invests in your career with opportunities to progress into management?

On offer is the chance to become a fundamental asset to the business. You will be assembling, disassembling and repairing various types of gearboxes, inspecting gear components, diagnosing faults and ensuring repair quality. You'll also work cross‑functionally with the CNC department and other teams to ensure seamless operations.

This company is a well‑established, UK‑based industrial gearbox and gear specialist. With roots going back to 1927, they combine historic experience with modern machining capability. They provide a full spectrum of services, from bespoke gear and gearbox manufacturing through to emergency repairs and refurbishments, across a broad range of industries such as Chemical, Steelworks, Manufacturing and Energy.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble and repair various types of gearboxes.
• Inspect gear components and diagnose faults to ensure repair quality.
• Work cross‑functionally with the CNC department and other teams to ensure seamless operations.

This role would suit a Mechanical Fitter with experience working with gearboxes or gear components looking for a new opportunity where you'll be fully equipped to succeed from the off.

Benefits include:

• Company benefits.
• Annual Xmas Bonus.
• Overtime.
• Early Friday finish.