Sulzer
Winder / Fitter
United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerSulzer
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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.
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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.
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.
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