Fitter/Machinist

E690 Sulzer Services (UK) Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonus scheme

Paid overtime opportunities

33 days annual leave

Defined pension contributions

Medicash health cover

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping entertainment

Job summary

Sulzer Services (UK) Ltd. in Birmingham is seeking a skilled fitter/machinist to join our Service Centre team. You will operate manual lathes, mills and borers, machine new and refurbished components, and assist with complex overhaul projects in a state‑of‑the‑art facility that runs 24/7.

The role emphasizes precise workmanship, working from engineering drawings, and maintaining tight tolerances. An opportunity to advance through Sulzer Learning Pathways and enjoy a competitive package with

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fitter, Machinist or Mechanical Engineer.
• Strong manual machining skills.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Pride in producing quality workmanship.
• Metal spraying experience would be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operating manual lathes, mills and borers.
• Precision machining of new and refurbished components.
• Mechanical fitting, assembly and repair work.
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Supporting complex overhaul and refurbishment projects.

Skills

Fitter

Machinist

Mechanical Engineer

Manual machining

Tolerances

Quality workmanship

Metal spraying

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

Based At our Birmingham Service Centre, you'll work from one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the UK. Opened in 2021 following a major investment, this 82,000 sq. ft Centre of Excellence has been purpose-built around lean manufacturing principles and is equipped with cutting-edge digital technologies, advanced machining capabilities and state-of-the-art additive manufacturing. Operating 24/7, the site delivers world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions for pumps, motors, generators, compressors, turbines and other critical rotating equipment across a wide range of industries.

What you'll be doing

• Operating manual lathes, mills and borers
• Precision machining of new and refurbished components
• Mechanical fitting, assembly and repair work
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Supporting complex overhaul and refurbishment projects

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Fitter, Machinist or Mechanical Engineer
• Strong manual machining skills
• Ability to work to tight tolerances
• Pride in producing quality workmanship
• Metal spraying experience would be a distinct advantage

Hours of work

• Monday - Thursday : 07:00 - 15:45
• Friday : 07:00 - 14:30

What we offer you

• A competitive basic salary
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• Paid overtime opportunities
• 33 days annual leave.
• Defined pension contributions.
• Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
• Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to discounts on shopping entertainment lifestyle plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership.
• Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends.
• Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
• Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.

As a Sulzer Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we welcome and support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers with policies for training, camps and deployment, plus a growing internal military network.

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.