Contract Gearbox Fitters Needed Across the UK

Odin Recruitment Group

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Contract Gearbox Fitters Needed Across the UK

Experienced Mechanical Fitters wanted for high-paying contract roles specialising in gearbox repair, overhaul, and rotating equipment maintenance.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Strip, inspect, repair, and rebuild industrial gearboxes
  • Diagnose faults in motors, pumps, and rotating machinery
  • Work from engineering drawings and tight tolerances
  • Carry out precision assembly and overhaul work
  • Support maintenance and breakdown operations on industrial and plant equipment

Current Opportunities

  • Huddersfield – Heavy gearbox assembly & overhaul
  • Scunthorpe – Specialist gearbox repair roles 
  • St Helens – Mobile plant fitter positions with overtime
  • Warrington - Service and workshop roles
  • Additional contracts available across the UK

Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive rates from £22 to £30 per hour (limited)
  • Overtime available (up to 1.5x rates)
  • Company van on selected roles
  • Door-to-door pay available on some contracts
  • Long-term opportunities for experienced fitters

Ideal Candidates Will Have

  • Mechanical fitting or gearbox overhaul experience
  • Knowledge of industrial, agricultural, or plant machinery
  • Ability to read technical drawings
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with pumps, motors, and rotating equipment

Apply Now

Immediate starts available for skilled fitters ready to join growing engineering teams across the UK.
Contract opportunities available now — rates dependent on experience and skill level.

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