Job Description
Gearbox Service engineerMy 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, KentPermanent | Full-TimeCompetitive + Profit-Related Bonus + Guaranteed OvertimeRole duties:Service, repair, maintain, and overhaul heavy-duty gearboxes and driveline systemsWork across marine vessels, agricultural machinery, heavy plant, and industrial equipmentConduct mechanical strip-downs, diagnostics, part replacements, and full rebuildsPerform alignment, dynamic testing, and quality inspectionsOccasionally travel (5%) across the UK for on-site service and installationsMaintain accurate documentation and uphold high safety and quality standardsYou'll Be Working With:Marine GearboxesTransmissionsElectric & Hydraulic MotorsThrustersPTOs (Power Take-Offs)Fluid CouplingsPump DrivesTorque ConvertersClutches & Couplings…and many other rotating componentsRequirements:Time-served mechanical engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)Hands-on experience with gearboxes and rotating equipmentBackground in marine, plant, agricultural, mining, or industrial sectorsStrong skills in mechanical diagnostics, installations, and rebuildsWillingness 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.