Winder/Fitter

Overview

Mechanical Fitter – Full Time – Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom

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.

Sulzer has a proud heritage of over 180 years in engineering excellence, specialising in pumps, agitators, compressors, and critical rotating equipment across industries. At our Sutton-in-Ashfield Rail Service Centre, we are at the forefront of delivering world-class mechanical repairs and overhauls for the UK Rail Sector – ensuring the reliability and safety of the trains that keep our country moving. From traction motors to auxiliary systems, our expertise keeps fleets operational, efficient, and on schedule.

We are looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join our skilled team, helping us continue to deliver exceptional service to our rail customers.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, inspect, repair, reassemble, and test mechanical components of AC/DC traction motors, small auxiliary motors, pumps, and gearboxes
• Conduct incoming inspections to identify mechanical damage or wear and report according to set procedures
• Prepare, clean, and inspect all reusable parts for assembly or repair
• Operate specialised mechanical repair and testing equipment
• Carry out alignment, balancing, and mechanical tolerance checks
• Complete all job documentation, including photographs, accurately and on time
• Assist with lifting, handling, and positioning of heavy components safely

About you

• Recognised mechanical engineering or fitting apprenticeship (or equivalent)
• Proven experience dismantling, assembling, and maintaining mechanical rotating equipment
• Experience with pumps, gearboxes, and traction or auxiliary motors
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and commitment to quality
• A full UK driving licence is preferred

What we offer you

• Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, early finish on a Friday.
• Paid overtime opportunities
• 33 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Recognition as one of the UK’s Top Employers by the Top Employer’s Institute

At Sulzer, we keep industry moving – and in the Rail Sector, that means keeping Britain on track.

Questions about the role

Do you have a question about the role? Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com. Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

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 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com