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

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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)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed