Gas Turbine Fitter

E567 Sulzer GT Aero Services Ltd.; Netherley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

9-day fortnight pattern

Annual performance-based bonus

Private medical insurance

33 days annual leave

Costco membership discount

Car leasing discount

Employee assistance programme

Learning pathways

Job summary

Sulzer GT Aero, located at Netherley near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, is seeking a hands-on Fitter to join our workshop team and contribute to the repair, overhaul and field service of gas turbines and related equipment.

You’ll strip, inspect, rebuild and document components to high standards, support apprentice training, and help maintain a safe, efficient work environment while meeting quality targets and tight turnaround times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar workshop or engineering role.
• Knowledge of gas turbine repair and refurbishment (advantageous).
• Experience in fabrication, repair, or construction environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A team-oriented, adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect, sub-assemble, and rebuild turbine components.
• Accurately record critical measurements and report non-conformances.
• Maintain clean and organised workstations, ensuring tooling and chemicals are stored correctly.
• Complete all build documentation and submit for review.
• Support apprentice training and contribute to a culture of safety and quality.
• Input working hours into company systems and assist with non-conformance reporting.

Skills

Workshop experience

Gas turbine repair knowledge

Fabrication/repair experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team oriented

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role At Sulzer GT Aero, we specialize in the repair, overhaul, and field service of industrial, marine, and power gas turbines. With over two decades of expertise, our team delivers tailored solutions to clients worldwide, ensuring reliability, performance, and rapid turnaround. From spare parts and consultancy to full turbine refurbishment, we’re the trusted partner for critical rotating equipment. This role is based at our Netherley facility near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, a key hub for our turbine operations and customer support.

Your Role

As a Fitter, you’ll be responsible for the hands‑on repair and overhaul of gas turbines, power turbines, and associated equipment. You’ll work as part of a skilled workshop team, ensuring high standards of engineering, safety, and documentation throughout the build process.

Job Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect, sub-assemble, and rebuild turbine components.
• Accurately record critical measurements and report non-conformances.
• Maintain clean and organised workstations, ensuring tooling and chemicals are stored correctly.
• Complete all build documentation and submit for review.
• Support apprentice training and contribute to a culture of safety and quality.
• Input working hours into company systems and assist with non-conformance reporting.

Job Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar workshop or engineering role.
• Knowledge of gas turbine repair and refurbishment (advantageous).
• Experience in fabrication, repair, or construction environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A team-oriented, adaptable approach.

What we offer you

• A competitive salary
• Paid overtime opportunities
• 9-day fortnight working pattern (every other Friday off)
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Private medical insurance
• 33 days of annual leave
• Access to retail and entertainment discounts — including Costco membership
• Discounted personal car leasing for employees, family, and friends
• Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways

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 recognised 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 prioritise your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.