Compressed Air Technician

Mane Contract Services; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their team in the UK. The role involves servicing industrial air compressors and equipment, ensuring maintenance and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong electro-mechanical background and proven service experience. This position offers a salary of £38,000-£42,000, with additional perks like paid overtime and continuous training.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Call-Out Allowance

Company van for work usage

Continuous product training

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience servicing and maintaining industrial air compressors.
• Working knowledge of various compressed air systems.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns on compressors.
• Service and repair compressed air systems to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults ensuring safe operation.
• Complete service reports and documentation to standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers.

Skills

Electro-mechanical background

Experience servicing industrial air compressors

Fault-finding techniques

Customer communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Kaeser systems

Atlas Copco systems

CompAir systems

Gardner Denver systems

Job description

We're supporting a leading name in the compressed air engineering industry - a long-established, UK-wide organisation known for delivering innovative and reliable compressed air solutions across manufacturing, automotive, food, and pharmaceutical sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their regional service team, carrying out installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial air compressors and associated equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven compressed air professional who enjoys working hands‑on in the field, takes pride in quality service, and wants to develop with a company that invests in its people through continual product and technical training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdowns on rotary screw, vane, and piston compressors.
• Service and repair compressed air systems, dryers, filters, and condensate drains to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, ensuring safe, compliant operation of all equipment.
• Accurately complete service reports, timesheets, and documentation to ISO and company standards.
• Maintain effective communication with customers, ensuring a professional and safety-focused approach at all times.
• Participate in the call‑out rota (approximately 1 week in 4-7) and occasional overtime as required.
• Collect parts weekly from the nearest depot.

About You

• Proven hands‑on experience servicing and maintaining industrial air compressors.
• Strong electro‑mechanical background (apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering preferred).
• Working knowledge of Kaeser, Atlas Copco, CompAir, Gardner Denver, or similar systems.
• A solid understanding of safe working practices and fault‑finding techniques.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.

What's on Offer

• £38,000‑£42,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Paid overtime + Call‑Out Allowance
• Company van (work usage)
• Continuous product training
• Supportive environment within an industry‑leading engineering business

Why Join?

This isn't just another service role – it’s an opportunity to become part of a respected engineering organisation that values technical excellence and long‑term relationships. You’ll be joining a collaborative team that prides itself on delivering reliability, safety, and precision in every customer interaction.

Applications are open now for engineers in multiple UK regions – including Derbyshire, North London, and surrounding areas. If you’re an experienced Compressed Air Engineer looking for your next challenge with a company that rewards expertise and professionalism, we’d love to hear from you.