Job Title: Workshop Supervisor / Lead Gearbox Engineer - Industrial Gearboxes & Winches

Location: Warrington

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am -4.45pm / Friday 8am - 1.30pm

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor / Lead Service Engineer to oversee the service, inspection, and repair of industrial gearboxes and winches. This dual-role combines hands-on engineering expertise with supervisory responsibilities, providing an exciting opportunity for an individual to lead a small team while remaining technically involved in gearbox service and rebuild activities.

Key Responsibilities: Technical & Engineering Duties:

Strip, inspect, and assess industrial gearboxes and winches.

Accurately measure and record component condition.

Identify wear, damage, and potential failure modes.

Produce detailed inspection reports supported by photographs.

Make repair recommendations and scope out recovery work.

Rebuild gearboxes using standard instructions or technical guidance.

Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly, and final testing.

Operate workshop equipment such as lathes, presses, torque multipliers, and hydraulic power packs.

Perform site-based inspections and overhauls (UK travel, occasional international).

Support fault finding and commissioning/decommissioning of systems. Supervisory & Management Duties:

Allocate and manage workload across the team.

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