Location: Workshop based, with site work as required
Reporting to: Service Manager / Workshop Supervisor
Job Purpose
To service, repair, and refurbish industrial gearboxes and motors within a busy workshop environment, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and to manufacturer specifications. The role requires a strong mechanical background, a flexible attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
Strip down and assess industrial gearboxes and motors
Diagnose faults and complete service and inspection job sheets
Clean and degrease components prior to repair and reassembly
Replace gears, shafts, bearings, and seals to manufacturer tolerances
Assemble and test gearboxes and motors following repair
Paint and prepare equipment for despatch
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workshop safety
Carry out on-site work at customer locations when required
Skills and Experience
Proven mechanical fitting experience
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to read and follow technical drawings and instructions
Good computer literacy for job sheets and records
Flexible, can-do approach to work
Full driving licence
Basic electrical knowledge
Machining experience, including lathes, presses, and milling machines
Forklift licence
Experience working on customer sites