Electrical Fitter

Box Recruitment Group

Swinton

On-site

GBP 48,000 - 52,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Box Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a long-established engineering business in Swinton, UK, for an Electric Motor Winder/Fitter. The role covers dismantling, winding, assembling, and testing AC/DC motors and related rotating equipment, with on-site duties and participation in a call-out rota.

The ideal candidate will have experience in electric motor repairs, be able to work overtime, hold an engineering qualification related to motors, and possess a full clean driving licence.

Qualifications

Experience with repair of electric motors/rotating equipment.
Willing to work overtime one week per month.
Full clean driving licence.
Site-based activities experience.

Responsibilities

Dismantle and repair a wide range of AC/DC motors, gearboxes, pumps, generators, alternators, and other rotating machinery.
Test units post-repair and assembly; document results.
Inspect subassemblies like brakes and switches; prepare commutators for winding.
Assist on-site activities and participate in call-out rota.

Skills

AC/DC motors

Gearboxes

Pumps

Generators

Education

Engineering qualification (motors)

Job description

Electric Motor Winder/Fitter

Reports To: Works Manager

About the Opportunity

Box Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a long-established engineering business with an excellent reputation for the repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of electric motors and rotating equipment. Due to continued growth and customer demand, our client is seeking an experienced Electric Motor Winder/Fitter to join their skilled engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in electric motor repairs, dismantling, inspecting and assembling AC/DC motors, gearboxes, pumps, generators, alternators, dan units and other rotating machinery

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for the dismantling, repair, winding, assembly, and testing of a wide range of electric motors and rotating equipment. The role also involves supporting site-based activities and participating in the company's call-out rota, ensuring customers receive a high-quality and responsive engineering service.

Duties

Dismantle and repair a wide range of AC/DC motors, gearboxes, pumps, generators, alternators, dan units and other rotating machinery
To have additional knowledge and experience of gearboxes, pumps, fan units, generators and other assemblies that include electric motors/windings;
Testing skills - both static and dynamic testing; to include surge testing, core loss testing, pump tests, dynamic no load testing etc.
To complete the relevant documentation and report on their faults (some may include environmental discharge), including test results at all stages of repair;
To inspect and test motor subassemblies, e.g. brakes, switches, force ventilation units;
To assemble motors and other rotating equipment following repair;
To test units following repair and assembly;
To be able to clean and prepare commutators for winding, including post winding processes such as undercutting etc.
To take part in the call out system.
To be able to help in attending site with the various site-based activities carried out by the department.

Must have

Electric motor repairs, dismantling, inspecting and assembling AC/DC motors, gearboxes, pumps, generators, alternators, dan units and other rotating machinery - experience essential
Happy to work overtime one week per month (rota)
Engineering qualification related to the repair of electric motors/rotating equipment.
Previous workshop experience in a related role.
Full clean Driving Licence
Experience at site related activities.

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