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