Details:
- Salary: £31,941 - 38,434 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Norwich Norfolk
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Sapien is working with an established engineering manufacturer specialising in low voltage AC and DC electric motors, who is looking for a Coil Winder to join their team in Norwich.
The role involves winding and connecting electric rotor and stator windings, including working with copper wire and rectangular copper strip, as well as operating a range of machinery and equipment.
The company specialises in bar winding, a niche area of electric motor winding. Previous experience in this area would be highly advantageous, although candidates with other relevant electrical engineering, motor winding or manufacturing experience will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
* Manufacture, wind and connect electric motor rotor and stator windings in accordance with technical drawings, specifications and production documentation.
* Work with high voltage rectangular copper strip to manufacture bar-wound coils.
* Interpret and work accurately from electrical drawings and technical specifications.
* Ensure all winding activities meet the required quality standards and production requirements.
* Operate relevant machinery and equipment safely, including overhead cranes, welding and brazing equipment, multimeters and various hand tools.
Qualifications & Education
* Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering qualification would be advantageous.
Experience & Technical Knowledge
* Ability to read, interpret and understand technical and electrical drawings.
* Previous experience in electric motor winding, particularly bar winding, which is a specialist area of motor winding.
* Experience working with rectangular copper strip, copper coils or electrical components.
* Previous experience in bespoke, one-off or small-batch manufacturing environments.
Company Benefits & Working Hours
* Working hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–4:45pm; Friday, 8:00am–12:30pm.
* Holiday allowance starting at 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays.
* Flexible start time.
* Life insurance
* Workplace pension and salary sacrifice scheme.
* Company sick pay scheme.
* Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
* Long service awards.
* Norwich City Football Club home match tickets through employee prize draws