Pump Fitter & Winder
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The Role
We are seeking a skilled professional to support our operational teams by carrying out high‑quality repairs on essential assets, including pumps, motors, and gearboxes. You will play a key role in delivering an outstanding asset refurbishment service that supports our regulatory, health and safety, financial, and operational performance targets.
Using precision engineering techniques, you will complete all work to the highest standard, helping to extend asset life and increase the time between failures. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our equipment across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
Dismantle pumps, motors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment for inspection and repair
Carry out full electrical testing of windings to assess condition and identify faults
Diagnose issues and repair or replace worn or damaged components
Investigate and analyse failures to determine root causes
Accurately capture and update asset information and records in the maintenance system
Replace bearings, shafts, seals, and other parts to correct engineering tolerances
Rewind and rebuild equipment, followed by high‑quality assembly and testing
Support workshop standards by completing reports, managing spares, and providing on‑the‑job training
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship
What We're Looking For
Qualified City and Guilds or National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 (or equivalent) in a primary Mechanical discipline
Time served within a repair workshop within mechanical and electrical disciplines
Thorough knowledge of wastewater pumps as well as able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the operation of powered assets
Ex-repair certification from AEMT or equivalent body
Information technology skills including Microsoft Word, Excel. Experience with SAP an advantage
Interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
Occasionally working alone capable of using your own initiative and have a flexible approach to highly varied workloads with analytical and problem solving skills
What We Offer
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Best Doctors
- Salary Finance
- Wealth at Work courses
- Deals and discounts
- EVolve Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Mental health first aiders
- ShareBuy
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
About United Utilities
Public UK water utility providing drinking water and wastewater services to eight million North West England residents.
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