Fitter/Machinist

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Birmingham, West Midlands, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Energy • Chemical • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Operate manual lathes, mills, and borers to precision-machine new and refurbished components. Perform mechanical fitting, assembly, repairs, and complex equipment overhaul work while following engineering drawings and specifications. Maintain tight tolerances and high-quality workmanship. Metal spraying experience is advantageous.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 Based at our Birmingham Service Centre, you'll work from one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the UK. Opened in 2021 following a major investment, this 82,000 sq. ft Centre of Excellence has been purpose-built around lean manufacturing principles and is equipped with cutting-edge digital technologies, advanced machining capabilities and state-of-the-art additive manufacturing.
Operating 24/7, the site delivers world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions for pumps, motors, generators, compressors, turbines and other critical rotating equipment across a wide range of industries.

What you'll be doing:

  • Operating manual lathes, mills and borers

  • Precision machining of new and refurbished components

  • Mechanical fitting, assembly and repair work

  • Working from engineering drawings and specifications

  • Supporting complex overhaul and refurbishment projects

What we're looking for:

  • Experience as a Fitter, Machinist or Mechanical Engineer

  • Strong manual machining skills

  • Ability to work to tight tolerances

  • Pride in producing quality workmanship

  • Metal spraying experience would be a distinct advantage

Hours of work:

Monday - Thursday : 07:00 - 15:45

Friday : 07:00 - 14:30

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.

Skills Required

  • Experience as a Fitter, Machinist, or Mechanical Engineer
  • Strong manual machining skills
  • Ability to work to tight tolerances
  • Pride in producing quality workmanship
  • Metal spraying experience
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The Company
13,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1834

What We Do

Sulzer Ltd. is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications, specializing in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, and purification technologies for fluids of all types. The company provides critical applications for core infrastructure and large essential industries worldwide, supporting energy security and process efficiency. Its innovative solutions enable carbon emission reductions and the development of sustainable polymers, contributing to a circular economy.

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