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.
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world.
With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world‑class production facilities and service centres across the globe, we are a globally diverse team.
We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success.
We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.
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Gas Compressor Technician in Ellon employer: E314 Sulzer (Aberdeen) Ltd.
At Sulzer, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation at our Ellon Centre of Excellence. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring continuous growth in their careers while working on cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. Join us to be part of a team that values safety, quality, and efficiency, making a meaningful impact in the gas compressor industry.
Contact Details:
E314 Sulzer (Aberdeen) Ltd. Recruitment Team