Winder / Fitter

E262 Sulzer Pumps (UK) Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company-wide bonus scheme

Paid overtime opportunities

Defined pension contributions

Medicash health support

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Motor Winder to join the Leeds service centre, focusing on repair, rewinding and refurbishment of LV and HV motors. You will work to meet safety and quality standards and contribute to the expanding capabilities and customer base of the Leeds site.

Ideal candidates have experience in motor winding or related rotating equipment maintenance, with a hands-on approach, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn and grow with Sulzer.

Qualifications

• Experience in motor winding or rotating equipment maintenance.
• Ability to dismantle, inspect, repair and reassemble electric motors.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed repairs on motors, including disassembly and rewinding.
• Overhaul motors by cleaning and replacing worn components.
• Diagnose faults and address defects during repairs.
• Share knowledge to improve repair processes.

Skills

Motor winding

Motors repair

Rotating equipment

Health & safety

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

We are looking for a Motor Winder to join our service centre team in Leeds. You will play a key role in the repair, rewinding, and refurbishment of various LV and HV motors, ensuring that all safety and quality standards are met. This is an exciting time to join our growing Leeds Service Centre, which continues to expand its capabilities and customer base. The team specialises in the repair, overhaul, refurbishment, and testing of a wide range of rotating equipment, supporting customers across multiple industries. As we continue to invest in our people and facilities, we are looking for individuals who are keen to learn, take pride in their workmanship, and contribute to the ongoing success of the service centre.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Carry out detailed repairs on motors, including disassembly, inspection, and rewinding of coils using insulated wires, ensuring motors meet original specifications.
• Overhaul motors by cleaning, replacing worn components, and restoring them to optimal working condition.
• Diagnose faults in motor performance and efficiency, ensuring all defects are addressed during the repair process.
• Contribute to team performance by sharing knowledge and learning new techniques to enhance repair and refurbishment processes.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in motor winding, motor repairs, or rotating equipment maintenance.
• Ability to dismantle, inspect, repair, and reassemble electric motors to a high standard.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Commitment to health, safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• A positive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• Experience working with high-voltage and low-voltage motors is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.

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.

Equal opportunity and diversity

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 centres 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.

Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference! Are you interested in other oppportunities at Sulzer? Feel free to introduce yourself to our team