Workshop Engineer (Marine Transmissions)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment are helping a global engineering company fill a Workshop Engineer role in Sittingbourne. You will strip, inspect and rebuild marine transmission systems, working on both new-build units and customer repairs, in a busy workshop environment.

The successful candidate will have proven experience with marine transmissions, gearboxes or driveline systems, and be able to fault-find to a high engineering standard.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine transmissions, gearboxes or propulsion systems.
• Able to strip, inspect and rebuild transmissions.
• Commutable to Sittingbourne.

Responsibilities

• Repair, overhaul and maintain marine and industrial transmission systems
• Strip, inspect and rebuild transmissions, torque converters, axles and driveline components
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs to a high engineering standard
• Work on new-build projects as well as customer repair and refurbishment work
• Support assembly, fitting and testing activities within the workshop
• Monday to Friday, workshop-based role with occasional travel as required

Skills

Marine transmissions

Driveline systems

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Job description

Workshop Engineer (Marine Transmissions)

£40,000 - £47,000 (OTE £55,000+) + Company Benefits + Progression + Overtime + In-House Training + Company Bonus

Sittingbourne

Are you a Workshop Engineer with marine transmission experience looking to overhaul and rebuild specialist marine propulsion systems while building a long-term career with a global engineering company offering clear progression and plenty of overtime?

This global marine engineering and service provider specialises in propulsion, transmission and drivetrain systems for commercial and industrial vessels. The business supports customers across sectors including commercial shipping, offshore energy, defence and marine transport, delivering maintenance, repair and upgrade solutions. Operating internationally, the group is recognised for its technical expertise, reliable service support and commitment to high-quality engineering.

In this workshop-based role, you will strip, inspect, repair and rebuild marine transmission systems, working on both new-build units and customer repairs. You'll carry out fitting, assembly and fault-finding, ensuring all work is completed to a high engineering standard while working alongside a skilled team of engineers.

This role would suit a Workshop Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or Mechanical Technician with marine transmission experience, looking to join a well-established global company offering excellent long-term progression and the opportunity to boost earnings through overtime and bonuses.

The Role:

• Repair, overhaul and maintain marine and industrial transmission systems
• Strip, inspect and rebuild transmissions, torque converters, axles and driveline components
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs to a high engineering standard
• Work on new-build projects as well as customer repair and refurbishment work
• Support assembly, fitting and testing activities within the workshop
• Monday to Friday, workshop-based role with occasional travel as required

The Person:

• Workshop Engineer or similar within marine transmissions
• Experience working on marine transmissions, gearboxes, driveline or propulsion systems
• Commutable to Sittingbourne

Workshop, Engineer, Transmission, Mechanical, Technician, Fitter, Gearboxes, Driveline, Propulsion, Torque, Converters, Assembly, Repair, Maintenance, Marine, Engineering, Sittingbourne, Kent, Gillingham, Chatham, Maidstone

Reference: BBBH27623