Service Engineer

MIT Group; Queenborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

25 days leave + 5

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

MIT Group is seeking a Service Engineer to join our busy workshop team in Queenborough, Kent. The role involves repair, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of marine and industrial driveline equipment, with occasional site work and travel within the field.

You will gain experience across driveline systems, supported by a strong international group and a comprehensive training programme.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification or proven industry experience in mechanical engineering.
• Sound knowledge of general engineering equipment service and repair; driveline experience is an advantage.
• Competent in using measuring equipment.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Strip, examine, diagnose, and repair customer equipment in the workshop as directed by the Workshop Manager/Foreman.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance and servicing at customer premises or other sites when required.
• Work on a wide range of marine and off-highway driveline systems and components.
• Adhere to all company working practices, safety standards and reporting procedures.
• Complete all required job documentation and any other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Safety awareness

Driveline knowledge

Measuring equipment

Electrical & hydraulic basics

Driving licence

Report writing

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Position: Service Engineer

Location: Queenborough, Kent

Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:30am - 17:00pm and Friday 08:30am - 16:00pm (39.00 Hours Per Week)
Reports to: Workshop Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a Service Engineer to join our busy workshop team, working primarily in-house with occasional site/field work. You will be involved in the repair, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of marine and industrial driveline equipment, including transmissions, torque converters, axles and associated products.

This is a great opportunity to broaden your mechanical experience within specialist driveline applications, backed by strong brands and an international group.

Key Responsibilities

• Strip, examine, diagnose, and repair customer equipment in the workshop as directed by the Workshop Manager/Foreman.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance and servicing at customer premises or other sites when required.
• Work on a wide range of marine and off-highway driveline systems and components.
• Adhere to all company working practices, safety standards and reporting procedures.
• Complete all required job documentation and any other tasks as assigned.

Competencies & Experience

• Recognised qualification or proven industry experience in mechanical engineering.
• Comprehensive engineering knowledge and strong awareness of safety requirements.
• Sound knowledge of general engineering equipment service and repair; driveline experience is an advantage.
• Competent in using measuring equipment.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems beneficial.
• Full driving licence.
• Ability to use computer programs for works management and report writing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with profit-related bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days' annual leave plus English bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• Salary sacrifice benefits (e.g. Tax-Free Childcare, EV Car Scheme, Cycle2Work).
• Additional benefits such as financial advice, health and gym discounts, shopping schemes.
• Mobile phone and laptop.
• Detailed and comprehensive training programme, career development and mentorship.
• Warm, open working environment with a management open-door policy.
• Potential for travel.
• Part of an international group (Axel Johnson International), offering wider resources and progression opportunities.

About MIT & Our Culture

MIT provides innovative engineering solutions and services to the marine, industrial and transport sectors, specialising in driveline systems and bespoke engineering projects. As part of Axel Johnson International, we are backed by a global industrial group of more than 200 companies in 35 countries.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality, with initiatives such as employee resource groups, diversity training and partnerships supporting under-represented groups. We actively encourage applications from women and ethnic minorities and aim to provide a supportive, respectful and continuously improving working environment.

If you are a mechanically minded engineer looking to develop your skills within a specialist driveline environment, we would like to hear from you.