Workshop Fitter/Winder - Electrical

Rubix UKII; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Deritend, part of the Rubix Group, is seeking a workshop-based engineer to overhaul, rewind and mechanically refurbish industrial rotating electrical machinery. You will work with a skilled team of engineers, fitters and technicians in our service centre.

We require a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical/Electromechanical repair, with proven experience in an electrical machine workshop or similar heavy engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical/Electromechanical Repair.
• Experience in a electrical machine workshop or rotating equipment repair facility.
• Willingness to work in a workshop environment with safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and dismantle/reassemble electromechanical equipment, identifying causes of failure and listing materials for rebuilds.
• Document critical technical data to guide rewinding and fitting processes.
• Rewind motors and test to industry standards.
• ElectroMechanical fitting of pumps, gearboxes, actuators, valves, etc.
• Operate workshop equipment safely (diagnostic tools, cranes, balancers, presses).
• Follow workshop processes and document procedures to maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with rewind technicians, fitters, and other service centre teams.

Skills

Motor winding

AC/DC motors

Mechanical fitting

Reading schematics

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical or Electromechanical Repair

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklift trucks (FLT)

Balancers

Job description

The Role

Deritend, part of the Rubix Group, was founded in 1898 and serves more than 3,500 customers in the UK and boasts a blue-chip client base that includes some of the largest manufacturers and best known brands in the world. We specialise in optimising asset performance, including motors, gear boxes, pumps, machining induction, condition monitoring and fabrication services.

The Role

Deritend, part of the Rubix Group, was founded in 1898 and serves more than 3,500 customers in the UK and boasts a blue-chip client base that includes some of the largest manufacturers and best known brands in the world. We specialise in optimising asset performance, including motors, gear boxes, pumps, machining induction, condition monitoring and fabrication services.

Role Overview

This is a dedicated workshop-based opportunity located within our engineering service centre. You will work alongside a skilled team of engineers, fitters, and technicians, focusing on the complete overhaul, rewinding, and mechanical refurbishment of industrial rotating electrical machinery.

Main Tasks And Deliverables

• Assess and Dismantle/Reassemble: Complete as received inspections, dismantle, inspect, and record the condition of damaged or unserviceable electromechanical equipment, Identifying causes of failure. Listing required materials to enable rebuild to OEM or customer requirements.
• Data Documentation: Document all critical technical data, including operating conditions, to accurately guide rewinding and fitting processes.
• Rewinding: Rewind of motors and test on completion to industry standards
• ElectroMechanical Fitting: Connect various types of electromechanical equipment, (pumps, gearbox’s, actuators, valves etc)
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate specialised repair, fitting, and testing machinery, including motor electrical diagnostic equipment, burnout and bake ovens, balancers, cranes, forklift trucks, and various workshop tools.
• Quality & Process Control: Follow established workshop processes and detailed documentation procedures to maintain our high standards of engineering excellence.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively, assisting fellow rewind technicians, mechanical fitters, and other service centre departments with skilled or support duties as directed.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who take pride in precision engineering. While we value specific motor repair experience, we encourage applications from both established winding specialists and skilled mechanical fitters who possess the following:

Technical Background: A time-served apprenticeship or relevant vocational qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electromechanical Repair.

Industry Experience: Proven experience working within an electrical machine workshop, rotating equipment repair facility, or a similar heavy-engineering

Core Competencies

• Proficiency in connecting and winding AC/DC motors, generators, pumps, (highly desirable).
• Strong mechanical fitting skills, including the use of pullers, presses, measuring instruments micrometers/calipers), and understanding bearing fits and tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, winding diagrams, and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Equipment Certification: Valid licenses or experience operating workshop machinery, overhead cranes, or forklift trucks (FLT) is an advantage, though training can be provided.

Personal Attributes: A team player with strong commitment to workshop health and safety, excellent attention to technical detail, and a collaborative team attitude.