Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Marine Engineer (Transmissions)
£40,000 – £45,000 (OTE £50,000+) + Company Benefits + Progression + Overtime + In-House Training + Company Bonus
Sittingbourne
Are you a Marine Engineer with experience working on transmissions, looking to join a global marine company where you will maintain and upgrade propulsion systems, with opportunities to progress into field-based roles and increase your earnings through regular overtime and company bonuses?
This global marine engineering and service provider specialising in propulsion, transmission and drivetrain systems for commercial and industrial vessels. The business supports customers across sectors including commercial shipping, offshore energy, defence and marine transport, delivering maintenance, repair and upgrade solutions. Operating internationally, the group is recognised for its technical expertise, reliable service support and commitment to high-quality engineering.
In this role, you will strip, inspect, repair and rebuild marine transmission systems, working on both new build units and customer repairs. You will carry out fitting, assembly and fault-finding activities, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard. Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will play a key role in delivering reliable transmission solutions for a wide range of marine applications.
This role would suit a Marine Engineer or similar with experience working on transmissions, looking to join a global business offering long-term progression and the opportunity to increase earnings through overtime and bonuses.
The Role:
- Repair, overhaul and maintenance of marine and industrial transmission systems
* Strip, inspect and rebuild transmissions, torque converters, axles and driveline components
* Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs to a high engineering standard
* Work on both new-build projects and customer repair/refurbishment work
* Support assembly, fitting and testing activities within the workshop
* Monday to Friday, workshop-based role with occasional travel as required
The Person:
- Marine Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Fitter or similar background
* Experience working on transmissions, gearboxes, driveline or propulsion systems
* Commutable to Sittingbourne
Marine, Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Fitter, Transmission, Propulsion, Fault, Finding, Maintenance, Repair, Assembly, Torque Converters, Engineering, Sittingbourne, Kent, Gillingham, Chatham, Maidstone
Reference Number: BBBH25954
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.
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