Workshop Winder/Electrical Fitter

ZipRecruiter; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing rotating equipment repairs business is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter to repair various rotating equipment. This role involves both workshop and on-site work, with opportunities for career progression and overtime pay. Candidates with mechanical backgrounds are welcome.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Five weeks of holiday after two 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.
• Dismantling, fault finding, and reassembly of various motor types.
• Participating in out-of-hours on-call cover.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fault Finding

Job description

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 be a great opportunity for you! The company is also open to candidates from a mechanical background who can be trained for 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 and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Electrical Services Manager, you'll work on motors, pumps, fan units, gearboxes, and other electrical equipment.

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

About You

• Previous workshop experience in rotating equipment repairs or electrical motor repairs
• Open to candidates with a mechanical background, with full training provided
• Mechanical maintenance experience is also 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

• Opportunities for career progression
• Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, with overtime available
• One week in four on-call rotation with overtime pay (time and a half and double time, OTE around £40,000 - £45,000)
• Five weeks of holiday after two years of service
• Free parking