Workshop Engineer (Transmissions)

£40,000 – £45,000 (OTE £50,000+) + Company Benefits + Progression + Overtime + In-House Training + Company Bonus

Sittingbourne

Are you a Workshop Engineer with transmission experience looking to overhaul and rebuild specialist marine propulsion systems while building a long-term career with a global engineering company offering clear progression into field-based roles and plenty of overtime to boost your earnings?

This global marine engineering and service provider specialises 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 workshop-based role, you will strip, inspect, repair and rebuild marine transmission systems, working on both new-build units and customer repairs. You'll carry out fitting, assembly and fault-finding, ensuring all work is completed to a high engineering standard while working alongside a skilled team of engineers.

This role would suit a Workshop Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or Mechanical Technician with transmission experience, looking to join a well-established global company offering excellent long-term progression and the opportunity to boost earnings through overtime and bonuses.

The Role:

* Repair, overhaul and maintain 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 new-build projects as well as customer repair and refurbishment work * Support assembly, fitting and testing activities within the workshop * Monday to Friday, workshop-based role with occasional travel as required

The Person:

* Workshop Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Fitter or similar * Experience working on transmissions, gearboxes, driveline or propulsion systems * Commutable to Sittingbourne

Workshop, Engineer, Transmission, Mechanical, Technician, Fitter, Gearboxes, Driveline, Propulsion, Torque, Converters, Assembly, Repair, Maintenance, Marine, Engineering, Sittingbourne, Kent, Gillingham, Chatham, Maidstone

Reference: BBBH25954A

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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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