Gearbox Assembly Fitter

Why Join ERIKS?

At ERIKS UK&I, our Power Transmission team plays a vital role in keeping industry moving. Specialising in the supply and support of mechanical drive components, we help customers maximise uptime and minimise maintenance across a wide range of industrial applications. From bearings, belts, chains, and couplings to gearboxes and motors, our specialists provide technical advice, product selection, and bespoke solutions designed to improve performance, efficiency and reliability.

Whether it’s supporting day‑to‑day operations or delivering engineered upgrades, our team combines deep product knowledge with hands‑on experience to solve real‑world challenges and keep our customers one step ahead.

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• Fenner Fast Build gearbox assembly
• Picking of components, assembly and testing of Fenner gearboxes and geared motors
• Assembly and testing of serial OEM gearbox products
• Spray painting and packaging of finished goods
• Stock checking and management of stock locations
• Working to tight deadlines and within required quality standards
• Decipher OEM drawings, tolerances and spare parts identification
• Encourage participation, innovation & creativity to improve the working environment

Mon – Fri – 08:30 – 16:30 (40 hours per week, 30 min break)

• Experience in a fast‑paced workshop environment
• Background in electromechanical engineering
• Engineering qualification preferred but not essential
• Qualifications in counterbalance FLT and mechanical handling equipment including overhead cranes preferred
• Ability to work unassisted and solo when required, whilst maintaining good team ethics
• Understanding of detailed measurement techniques and working to tolerances
• High level of health & safety awareness in the workplace on customer sites
• Flexible attitude to learn new skills and functions within the team & role

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 extra days
• 1 paid wellbeing day per year

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 emotional, financial, and legal support
• Virtual GP access, counselling, nutrition & fitness coaching, physiotherapy
• Medical second opinions, lifestyle coaching, and wellness discounts

• Company sick pay from day one
• Contributory pension scheme
• Group income protection after qualifying period
• Life assurance

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave
• Fertility leave and support
• Bonus Structure

We’re an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing