Mechanical Gearbox Fitter: Fault-Finding, Repair & On-Site

Westmoore Recruitment; Hessle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Overtime as required

Job summary

Westmoore Recruitment is seeking a practical Mechanical Fitter or Service Technician to diagnose faults, rebuild equipment and deliver high-quality results. The role covers assembly, testing, servicing and repair of industrial gearboxes and geared motors both in the workshop and at customer sites.

You will follow jobs from inspection to final testing, collaborating with engineering, operations and sales teams to ensure reliable equipment and responsive customer service. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification with experience in mechanical fitting in an industrial setting.
• Experience with industrial gearboxes/geared motors and power transmission equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret BOMs.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Safe lifting and workshop safety awareness.
• Good IT skills and recording technical information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, service and repair gearboxes and geared motors.
• Diagnose faults, identify work required and resolve problems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs and instructions.
• Carry out final testing and accurately record results.
• Organise work, parts and equipment to meet quality standards and delivery deadlines.
• Complete job sheets, build records and documentation.
• Support customers with technical queries during site visits.
• Liaise with colleagues and suppliers to source parts and progress repairs.
• Support assessment of warranty claims and returned equipment.
• Use hand tools, pneumatic tools and lifting equipment safely; keep workshop tidy.
• Follow quality procedures and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Equipment assembly

Servicing

Repair

Diagnostics

Reading drawings

Safety procedures

Education

ONC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3

HNC

ISO 9000 knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Westmoore Recruitment is seeking a practical Mechanical Fitter or Service Technician to diagnose faults, rebuild equipment and deliver high-quality results. The role covers assembly, testing, servicing and repair of industrial gearboxes and geared motors both in the workshop and at customer sites.

You will follow jobs from inspection to final testing, collaborating with engineering, operations and sales teams to ensure reliable equipment and responsive customer service. Overtime may be required.