Gas Compressor Technician

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

At Sulzer, we specialise in delivering top-tier service to our customers across the oil & gas, power generation, and renewable sectors. With our recent £1 million investment, our Ellon facility is now a Centre of Excellence, providing cutting-edge support for electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, and turbo-compressors. We are looking for a skilled Gas Compressor Technician to join our team.
As a Gas Compressor Technician, you will be working directly on the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of gas compressors. You will play a key role in ensuring that our customers' equipment is serviced to the highest standards, meeting industry specifications and maintaining operational efficiency

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Disassembling, inspecting, and rebuilding gas compressors and their components
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in a variety of compressor types
• Precision fitting, machining, and assembly work as required
• Performing dynamic and functional testing on overhauled equipment
• Collaborating with engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment in line with HSE requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience in the overhaul and maintenance of gas compressors or similar rotating equipment
• Proficiency in mechanical fitting, assembly, and fault diagnosis
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude to teamwork
• Awareness of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations

What we offer you

• Competitive basic salary.
• 33 days of annual leave.
• Defined pension contribution.
• Confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle.
• Discounted Personal Car Leasing - available for you, your family, and friends.
• Long Service Awards to celebrate your dedication.
• Ongoing learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
• Free and secure onsite parking, with electric charging facilities.
• We're proud to support those who've served. Sulzer is a Bronze Award holder under the MoDs Defence Employer Recognition Scheme meaning we actively welcome and support ex-military personnel and reservists in building successful careers with us.

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.