Industrial Compressor Tester

Ingersoll Rand; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment manufacturer in Redditch is seeking a skilled Industrial Tester to conduct performance testing of large air compressors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have experience in industrial equipment testing and the ability to interpret technical documentation. This role offers a full-time, site-based position with excellent benefits including generous holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

7% Employer Pension Contribution

Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan Cover

Death in Service Benefit of 4 x salary

Cycle scheme (After probation period)

Electric Car Scheme (After 1 year employment)

10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment

Costco Gold Company member

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial equipment testing, preferably compressors or rotating machinery.
• Ability to read technical drawings and test documentation.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical testing of industrial air compressors.
• Interpret test specifications and procedures.
• Record and analyze test data, identifying faults and non-conformities.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and test records.
• Support continuous improvement in testing processes.
• Assist with final inspection and customer-specific test requirements.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Electrical testing

Technical drawing interpretation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Industrial Tester Location

Redditch

About Us

Gardner Denver is a leading provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment and associated aftermarket parts, consumables, and services, which it sells across multiple attractive end-markets within the industrial, energy and medical industries. Its broad and complete range of compressor, vacuum and blower products and services, along with its application expertise and over 160 years of engineering heritage, allows Gardner Denver to provide differentiated product and service offerings for its customers' specific uses.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Tester to carry out functional and performance testing of large air compressors. This role ensures that all units meet safety, quality, and operational standards before dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical testing of industrial air compressors
• Interpret test specifications and procedures
• Record and analyse test data, identifying faults and non-conformities
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and test records
• Support continuous improvement in testing processes
• Assist with final inspection and customer-specific test requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in industrial equipment testing (preferably compressors or rotating machinery)
• Ability to read technical drawings and test documentation
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and standards

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based at Redditch

Key Competencies

• Technical accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem-solving and fault diagnosis
• Team collaboration
• Commitment to safety and quality

What we Offer

• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase 5 days after probation period)
• 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan Cover
• Death in Service Benefit of 4 x salary
• Cycle scheme (After probation period)
• Electric Car Scheme (After 1 year employment)
• 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment
• Costco Gold Company member, allowing employees to join
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies