Assembly Fitter

E262 Sulzer Pumps (UK) Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus scheme

Overtime paid

Health plan

33 days holiday

Pension contributions

Employee assistance

EV charging parking

Gym on site

Canteen

Job summary

Sulzer Leeds is seeking a time-served Mechanical Fitter to assemble and fit complex centrifugal pump assemblies in line with engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards. You will conduct bearing installation, shaft assembly, impeller fitting and seal installation to complete the final pump build.

You will read technical documentation, use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances, and apply correct assembly techniques in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter with an engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience assembling rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, gearboxes, turbines or similar precision-engineered machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficient with hand tools, mechanical assembly equipment and precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, build and fit complex centrifugal pump assemblies and associated equipment in line with engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Carry out mechanical fitting activities including bearing installation, shaft assembly, impeller fitting, seal installation and final pump build.
• Interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions and technical documentation to ensure accurate assembly of components.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions, tolerances and alignment

Skills

Mechanical fitter

Rotating equipment experience

Read engineering drawings

Precision measuring tools

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

At Sulzer Leeds, we don't just manufacture pumps. We engineer some of the world's most advanced pumping solutions for critical applications across energy, water, infrastructure, industrial processing and emerging technologies. Our Leeds facility is a global centre of excellence for the design, engineering and manufacture of highly specialised pumps and pumping systems. From bespoke, large-scale engineered solutions to complex rotodynamic technologies, our teams tackle some of the most demanding technical challenges in the industry. As we continue to invest in our people, technology and capabilities, we are looking for talented individuals who want to make a real impact and build a rewarding career within a world-class engineering environment.

Key Duties

• Assemble, build and fit complex centrifugal pump assemblies and associated equipment in line with engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Carry out mechanical fitting activities including bearing installation, shaft assembly, impeller fitting, seal installation and final pump build.
• Interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions and technical documentation to ensure accurate assembly of components.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions, tolerances and alignment

What We're Looking For

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembly Technician, or equivalent mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience assembling rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, gearboxes, turbines or similar precision-engineered machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, mechanical assembly equipment and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical tolerances, fits, alignments and assembly techniques.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or heavy industrial environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with excellent attention to detail.

What we offer you

Core Benefits

• A competitive salary
• A company-wide bonus scheme
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Medicash Health Cash Plan (covering everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical and GP services)
• 33 days' holiday
• Defined pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle Costco membership option
• Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends
• Long Service Awards
• Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Armed Forces Support - As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers. This includes policies that enable time for training, camps and deployment, alongside access to a growing internal military network.

Onsite Perks

• Free, secure parking with EV charging
• Newly modernised work areas
• Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws
• 24/7 onsite gymSubsidised vending machines
• Subsidised Canteen offering hot and cold food

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13,000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.