Gearbox Repair in Leicester
24/7 industrial gearbox repair, rebuild and supply from our Thurmaston workshop
When a gearbox fails, the line stops, and every hour of downtime costs money. CovElec repairs, refurbishes and supplies industrial gearboxes for businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire. Our workshop at 150 Church Hill Road, Thurmaston is backed by the gearbox specialists at N.E.T in Nottingham, and our engineers are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Gearbox Repair and Refurbishment in Leicester
Most gearboxes can be rebuilt for far less than the price of a new unit. We collect your gearbox, strip it down, clean it and inspect every component before giving you a clear quote. Once you approve the work, our engineers replace worn bearings, seals, gears and shafts, repair damaged housings and rebuild the unit to OEM standards.
Where a part is obsolete or the lead time is too long, our machine shop can make a replacement, often within 24 hours. Every repaired gearbox is test run in our works before it goes back to you, and all repairs carry a 12-month parts and labour warranty.
We work on all gearbox types, including:
- Worm gearboxes
- Inline helical gearboxes
- Helical bevel gearboxes
- Parallel shaft gearboxes
- Planetary gearboxes
- Fixed and variable speed units
New and Reconditioned Gearbox Supply
If repair is not the best option, we can source a new or reconditioned gearbox quickly through our distribution partners. We supply and service leading manufacturers such as SEW Eurodrive, Nord, Bonfiglioli, Lenze, Motovario, Renold and Siemens. Our team will also help with sizing and specification, so the replacement suits your application for the first time.
Why Leicester Businesses Choose Us
- 24/7 emergency call-outs, every day of the year
- Free, no obligation collection and quote
- Over 50 years of gearbox experience across the Rotamec Group
- Repairs to OEM standards with a 12-month warranty
- Spares – bearings, mechanical seals etc
- In-house machining for hard-to-find parts
On-Site Support and Preventative Maintenance
Our site engineers handle gearbox installation, alignment and commissioning at your premises. We also carry out vibration analysis, thermal imaging and oil condition monitoring, which can reveal wear, contamination or water ingress long before a breakdown. A planned maintenance schedule keeps your plant running and cuts the risk of unexpected repair bills.
Pump Maintenance Frameworks
To avoid unforeseen pump breakdowns and repairs, Rotamec can operate within maintenance frameworks, carrying out scheduled servicing and repairs to guard against unexpected pump downtime.
On-Site Support and Preventative Maintenance
Our site engineers handle gearbox installation, alignment and commissioning at your premises across
Leicestershire. We also carry out:
- Vibration analysis to spot bearing and gear wear early
- Thermal imaging to find overheating before it causes damage
- Oil condition monitoring to detect contamination and water ingress
A planned maintenance schedule keeps your plant running and cuts the risk of unexpected repair bills.
Signs Your Gearbox Needs Attention
- Grinding, whining or knocking noises
- Excess vibration
- Overheating or a hot gearbox casing
- Oil leaking around the seals
- Metal particles or discoloured oil
- A drop in output or efficiency
Gearbox Repair Across Leicester & Leicestershire
Our CovElec workshop in Thurmaston sits just off the A46, with fast access to the M1 and A6. That means quick collections, short turnaround times and rapid on-site call-outs for manufacturers, processors and distribution sites across the county and into Rutland.
Leicester City
- Leicester City Centre
- Thurmaston
- Beaumont Leys
- Braunstone
- Oadby & Wigston
- Birstall
North Leicestershire
- Loughborough
- Syston
- Shepshed
- Mountsorrel
- Anstey
West Leicestershire
- Hinckley
- Coalville
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Markfield
- Earl Shilton
South & East
- Market Harborough
- Lutterworth
- Blaby
- Melton Mowbray
- Oakham & Rutland
Industrial estates we regularly serve include Thurmaston, Beaumont Leys, Meridian Business Park, Magna Park Lutterworth and Bardon in Coalville. Not on the list? We cover the whole of Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands, supported by our sister company N.E.T in Nottingham.
Gearbox Failure? We're On Call 24/7
Free collection and no obligation quote across Leicestershire.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a gearbox repair take?
It depends on the fault and the parts required. Breakdowns always take priority, and we give you a realistic timescale with your quote.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a gearbox?
Repair is often the more economical choice, especially for larger or specialist units. We will always tell you honestly which option makes more sense.
Can you repair obsolete or discontinued gearboxes?
Yes. Our machine shop can manufacture replacement gears, shafts and other parts, so older gearboxes can often be rebuilt even when parts are no longer available.
Do you repair gearboxes on site?
We carry out on-site inspection, installation, alignment and commissioning. Most repairs are done in our Thurmaston workshop, where we have the equipment to strip, rebuild and test the unit properly.
Which gearbox brands do you repair?
We repair all major brands, including SEW Eurodrive, Nord, Bonfiglioli, Lenze, Motovario, Rossi, Renold and Siemens.
What areas do you cover?
We cover Leicester and all of Leicestershire, including Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough and Lutterworth, plus Rutland and the wider East Midlands.
Contact Our Leicester Gearbox Team
For gearbox repair in Leicester, call CovElec on 0116 4270783 or email sales@covelec.co.uk.