Service Fitter / Engineer

Description:

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

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Experienced gearbox fitters, OR

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Skilled mechanical fitters with strong experience working on rotating parts, assemblies, shafts, bearings, couplings or similar precision components.

Key Responsibilities

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Stripping, inspecting and rebuilding industrial gearboxes and rotating equipment

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Mechanical fitting, assembly and alignment of shafts, bearings, seals and associated components

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Fault‑finding, diagnosing wear, damage or failure modes

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Completing detailed service reports, measurements and documentation

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Working to tight tolerances and engineering drawings

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Supporting onsite service work including breakdowns, installations and commissioning

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Ensuring all work meets safety, quality and customer standards

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Collaborating with engineering, machining and service teams to deliver high‑quality repairs

Qualifications & Experience

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Apprenticeship‑trained (Mechanical)

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NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance

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Strong background in fitting, assembly or rotating machinery

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Ability to read engineering drawings and work to precise tolerances

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Full UK driving licence (for onsite work)

What’s on offer

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£20.47 per hour basic

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37.5 hours per week

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Overtime enhancements available

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Company vehicle provided for all onsite work

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Door‑to‑door travel paid

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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)