Winder/Fitter

E690 Sulzer Services (UK) Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Paid overtime opportunities

Pension contributions

Medicash

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping

Costco membership

Car leasing

Long Service Awards

Learning Pathways

MOD Defence Veterans support

Job summary

Sulzer operates a state-of-the-art Birmingham Service Centre, specialising in winding, repair and overhaul of motors, generators and rotating equipment. You will work on a range of electrical systems, reading engineering drawings and supporting electrical/mechanical testing in a high‑quality workshop environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical instructions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification

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. The 82,000 sq. ft purpose-built Centre of Excellence was opened in 2021 following a major investment. It 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.

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.

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.