Gearbox Service engineer
My client is a trusted engineering solutions provider working across the marine, heavy plant, agricultural, and industrial mining sectors, and we're looking for a Service Engineer - Gearboxes to join their team. You'll play a vital role in servicing, repairing, installing, and overhauling heavy-duty gearboxes and driveline systems, working primarily from their workshop in Queenborough (95%) with occasional UK field assignments (5%).
Service Engineer - Gearboxes
(Mechanical Technician / Mechanical Engineer / Service Technician)
Location: Queenborough, Kent
Permanent | Full-Time
Competitive + Profit-Related Bonus + Guaranteed Overtime
Role duties:
Service, repair, maintain, and overhaul heavy-duty gearboxes and driveline systems
Work across marine vessels, agricultural machinery, heavy plant, and industrial equipment
Conduct mechanical strip-downs, diagnostics, part replacements, and full rebuilds
Perform alignment, dynamic testing, and quality inspections
Occasionally travel (5%) across the UK for on-site service and installations
Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high safety and quality standards
You'll Be Working With:
Marine Gearboxes
Transmissions
Electric & Hydraulic Motors
Thrusters
PTOs (Power Take-Offs)
Fluid Couplings
Pump Drives
Torque Converters
Clutches & Couplings
…and many other rotating components
Requirements:
Time-served mechanical engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with gearboxes and rotating equipment
Background in marine, plant, agricultural, mining, or industrial sectors
Strong skills in mechanical diagnostics, installations, and rebuilds
Willingness to travel across the UK on short-term assignments (5%)
If you're interested please apply now or contact Callum Withey at Shorterm group for more information