Winder/Fitter

Sulzer; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Defined pension contributions

Medicash health benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts (shopping, entertainment, #)

Costco membership

Long Service Awards

Sulzer Learning Pathways

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a skilled Winder/Fitter based at our Birmingham Service Centre. You will join a cutting-edge facility focused on maintenance, repair and overhaul of rotating equipment, manufacturing coils, windings and assemblies to exacting specifications.

The role requires experience in winding, fitting and testing, with a strong mechanical aptitude and a proactive team mindset. A technical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification is preferred, with opportunities for development within a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in engineering, fitting, manufacturing or repair.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Wire winding and motors/generators experience is advantageous.
• Electrical testing knowledge and hands-on skills with rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out winding, fitting and assembly on electrical equipment.
• Manufacture and install coils and windings to specification.
• Strip, inspect and rebuild motors, generators and related equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Support electrical and mechanical testing activities and fault identification.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Interpreting drawings

Attention to detail

Wire winding experience

Motors/Generators experience

Coil manufacturing/rewind

Electrical testing knowledge

Engineering apprenticeship/technical

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

## Winder/FitterApplylocations: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103343Sulzer 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 roleBased 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 purpose-built Centre of Excellence has been designed 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. Due to continued growth, we're looking for a skilled Winder/Fitter to join our team.As a Winder/Fitter, you will play a key role in the repair, refurbishment, manufacture and assembly of electrical rotating equipment and components, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.**Key responsibilities include:*** Carrying out winding, fitting and assembly activities on a range of electrical equipment.* Manufacturing and installing coils and windings to specification.* Stripping, inspecting and rebuilding motors, generators and associated equipment.* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.* Supporting electrical and mechanical testing activities.* Identifying faults and assisting with repair solutions.* Maintaining high levels of quality, housekeeping and safety within the workshop.* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and best practice across the business.## What We're Looking For* ### Previous experience in an engineering, fitting, manufacturing or repair environment.* Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions.* Attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.* A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.* **Wire winding experience would be a distinct advantage.*** Experience working on motors, generators or other rotating equipment.* Coil manufacturing or rewind experience.* Electrical testing knowledge and experience.* Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.# 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.