Workshop Winder/Electrical Fitter

Kasmir Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing rotating equipment repairs business in Manchester is seeking an experienced Winder/Electrical Fitter. The role involves repairing various electrical equipment, with opportunities for career progression and overtime pay. Candidates from mechanical backgrounds are also welcome.

Benefits

Career progression

5 weeks of holiday after 2 years of service

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous workshop experience in rotating equipment repairs.
• Experience working with motors up to 415 volts.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of electrical rotating equipment.
• Testing and analyzing motors and generators.
• Identifying faults and conducting post-repair tests.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fault-finding

Job description

Our client, a growing rotating equipment repairs business is seeking an experienced Winder/Electrical Fitter with expertise in rotating equipment repairs. If you have experience working with gearboxes, electrical motors, seals, and alternators, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The company would also consider candidates from a mechanical background who can be trained within this role

As an Electrical Fitter, you will be responsible for repairing a variety of rotating equipment, both in the workshop and on-site. Reporting directly to the Electrical Services Manager, you'll work on motors, pumps, fan units, gearboxes, and other electrical equipment. Key Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintenance of electrical rotating equipment (motors, gearboxes, pumps, fan units, etc.)
• Dismantling, fault finding, and reassembly of various motor types (AC, DC, brake motors)
• Testing and analysing motors and generators both in the workshop and on-site
• Identifying faults, providing repairs, and conducting post-repair tests
• Out-of-hours on-call cover (1 week in 4) with generous remuneration

About You:

• Previous workshop experience in rotating equipment repairs/electrical motor repairs
• Would consider someone from a mechanical background as full training is given
• Mechanical maintenance experience would be considered
• Experience working with motors up to 415 volts and test voltages up to 2kV
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
• Experience with alternators (preferred but not essential)
• Car owner/driver (required)

Why Join Our Client:

• Career progression
• Hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4.30 pm with overtime available

• 1 week in 4 on-call rotation with overtime pay (time and a half and double time pay, OTE around 40,000 - 45,000)
• 5 weeks of holiday after 2 years of service
• Free parking