Manual Machinist

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:

Strong manual machining skills

Mechanical fitting experience is an advantage

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.