Workshop Engineer

HSB Technical; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus

Overtime

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Salary sacrifice schemes

Health, gym, and shopping discounts

Comprehensive training program

Part of an international group

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

HSB Technical Ltd invites applications for a Workshop Engineer to service, repair and overhaul heavy‑duty gearboxes and rotating machinery across marine, heavy plant and mining sectors. The role is mostly workshop-based in Kent with occasional UK site work (about 5%).

You should be a time‑served mechanical engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) with experience of gearboxes and diagnostics. Salary £30,000–£44,000 with generous overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Experience with heavy-duty gearboxes and rotating equipment.
• Background in marine, industrial, agricultural, plant or mining machinery.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair, install, and overhaul heavy-duty gearboxes and driveline systems.
• Work on equipment across marine, heavy plant, agriculture and mining sectors.
• Perform mechanical strip-downs, diagnostics, part changes, and complete rebuilds.
• Carry out alignments, dynamic testing and inspections per OEM specs.
• Travel UK-wide for short-term field service and installation projects (~5%).
• Complete accurate reports, documentation and quality checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional working environment.

Skills

Heavy-duty gearboxes

Rotating equipment

Mechanical diagnostics

Installations

Rebuilds

Field service travel

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Position: Workshop Engineer

Job ID:(phone number removed)

Location: Kent (Primarily Workshop Based)

Rate/Salary: £30,000 - £44,000 (Experience Dependent)

Benefits: Overtime potential exceeding £60,000 total earnings per annum

Type: Permanent,Full-Time

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors - visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Workshop Engineer

Typically, this person will be working predominantly in a workshop environment (approximately 95% of the time)with occasional field service (approximately 5%), supporting the service, repair, installation, and overhaul of heavy-duty gearboxes and associated rotating machinery. The role spans marine vessels, heavy plant, agricultural equipment, and industrial mining machinery. Occasional travel within the UK is required for short-duration projects.

HSB Technical' s client is an established and well-regarded business entity based in the UK.

Duties and responsibilities of the Workshop Engineer:

• Service, maintain, repair, install, and overhaul heavy-duty gearboxes and driveline systems
• Work on equipment used across marine, heavy plant, agriculture, and industrial mining sectors
• Perform mechanical strip-downs, diagnostics, part changes, and complete rebuilds
• Carry out alignments, dynamic testing, and inspections in line with OEM specifications
• Travel across the UK for short-term field service and installation projects (approx. 5% of time)
• Complete accurate reports, documentation, and quality control checks
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional working environment

Some of the OEM parts and systems you may be working on include:

• Marine Gearboxes
• Transmissions
• Electric Motors
• Hydraulic Motors
• Thrusters
• PTOs (Power Take-Offs)
• Fluid Couplings
• Pump Drives
• Torque Converters
• Clutches
• Couplings

Qualifications and requirements for the Field Service Engineer:

• Time-served mechanical engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Experience with heavy-duty gearboxes and rotating equipment
• Industry background in marine, industrial, agricultural, plant, or mining machinery
• Skilled in mechanical diagnostics,rebuilds, and installations
• Willingness to travel within the UK occasionally (approx. 5% of time)
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Benefits

• Profit-related bonus and guaranteed overtime
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy 5 more
• Salary sacrifices schemes (Tax-Free Childcare, EV Car, Cycle2Work)
• Health, gym, and shopping discounts
• Comprehensive training program
• Part of an international group
• Career development and mentorship opportunities

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.