At a Glance
- Tasks: Strip, inspect, and rebuild industrial gearboxes and rotating equipment.
- Company: Join a global engineering organisation with a strong reputation in heavy engineering.
- Benefits: Earn £20.47 per hour, enjoy overtime pay, and receive a company vehicle for onsite work.
- Other info: Enjoy long-term stability and career growth in a dynamic workshop environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a respected team delivering high-quality repairs and solutions.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship-trained in Mechanical Engineering with experience in fitting and assembly.
The predicted salary is between 20.47 - 20.47 £ per hour.
We’re currently looking to recruit a Service Fitter to join a well-established heavy engineering manufacturer based in Huddersfield (HD4). This role is workshop-based with regular onsite work when required — all travel to customer sites is completed in company vehicles and paid from door. The business is a global engineering organisation specialising in high-integrity gear systems, industrial drive solutions, and complex rotating machinery.
What we’re looking for:
- Experienced gearbox fitters, OR
- Skilled mechanical fitters with strong experience working on rotating parts, assemblies, shafts, bearings, couplings or similar precision components.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stripping, inspecting and rebuilding industrial gearboxes and rotating equipment
- Mechanical fitting, assembly and alignment of shafts, bearings, seals and associated components
- Fault-finding, diagnosing wear, damage or failure modes
- Completing detailed service reports, measurements and documentation
- Working to tight tolerances and engineering drawings
- Supporting onsite service work including breakdowns, installations and commissioning
- Ensuring all work meets safety, quality and customer standards
- Collaborating with engineering, machining and service teams to deliver high-quality repairs
Qualifications & Experience:
- Apprenticeship-trained (Mechanical)
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance
- Strong background in fitting, assembly or rotating machinery
- Ability to read engineering drawings and work to precise tolerances
- Full UK driving licence (for onsite work)
What’s on offer:
- £20.47 per hour basic
- 37.5 hours per week
- Overtime enhancements available
- Company vehicle provided for all onsite work
- Door-to-door travel paid
- Long-term stability within a respected engineering manufacturer
If this role is of interest to you, please apply online or contact Ashleigh direct on (phone number removed).
Service Fitter / Engineer employer: Barnsley Recruitment Services LTD
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Contact Details:
Barnsley Recruitment Services LTD Recruitment Team
