Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Workshop Engineer (Marine Transmissions)
Workshop Engineer (Marine Transmissions) at Ernest Gordon Recruitment, based in Sittingbourne, South East, paying £40,000 - £47,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £40,000 - £47,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Sittingbourne, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
8% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 643709490184071975
About the role
Workshop Engineer (Marine Transmissions) £40,000 - £47,000 (OTE £55,000+) + Company Benefits + Progression + Overtime + In-House Training + Company Bonus Sittingbourne Are you a Workshop Engineer with marine 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 and plenty of overtime? 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 marine 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 or similar within marine transmissions * Experience working on marine 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: BBBH27623 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 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. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers available on our website.
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Reference: 643709490184071975 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 15 Dec 2026 · Listed via Ernest Gordon Recruitment
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