Service Fitter / Engineer

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

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