Mechanical Compressor Service Engineer

CV Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Compressor Service Engineer to perform maintenance, service, and repairs on air compressors and related equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering skills and have a full UK driving licence. This role offers a salary starting from £40k plus benefits such as a company van, mobile phone, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance in the Stoke-on-Trent area. Opportunities for overtime and career progression are also available.

Benefits

Company Van

Mobile phone

Contributory Pension Scheme

Overtime availability

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive engineering experience in air compression equipment.
• Basic understanding of health and safety issues and current legislation.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of air compressors and associated equipment.
• On-site commissioning and repairs of industrial air treatment equipment.
• Attend call-outs to client sites outside normal working hours.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Good engineering skills with industrial air compressors

Working knowledge of compressor electrical and control systems

Electrical fault‑finding abilities

Good communication skills

Education

Recognised engineering qualifications

Job description

Mechanical Compressor Service Engineer

Excellent Permanent Opportunity

Progression opportunities

£40k + depending on experience

Staffordshire

Working for an independent and leading air compressor business in Staffordshire, Shropshire and the West Midlands.

Due to further expansion, we are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer who can be cross‑trained to service air compressors in addition to repairing and servicing ancillary equipment.

The successful candidate will ideally be located in North Staffordshire, or within 20 miles of our Head Office in Stoke on Trent.

The Role:

This job is an established role, working closely with our existing Compressed Air, Nitrogen Generation and Vacuum Team. Dealing with the on‑site commissioning, maintenance and repair of industrial air treatment equipment, air compressors, nitrogen and oxygen generators, vacuum and associated equipment, this work may involve complete strip downs and over‑hauls on client machines at client sites.

Service, maintenance and repair of all forms of air dryers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, blower, valves. Other duties may include delivery/collection of equipment & parts and also assisting other engineers both in the workshops and on site.

Attend ‘call out’ to client sites outside normal working hours as required.

Skills and Attributes:

• Full UK driving licence
• Good engineering skills, particularly with knowledge of all types of industrial air compressors and associated equipment
• Working knowledge of compressor electrical and control systems
• Extensive Engineering experience and/or recognised qualifications
• Good communication skills
• Basic working knowledge of H&S issues, documentation, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Personal Safety as well as current legislation relating to the tasks being undertaken
• Ability to fit in as part of our team
• Understanding of basic compression principles including flow, pressure and volume
• Electrical fault‑finding abilities

Benefits to include:

• Company Van
• Mobile phone
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Overtime availability to enhance your salary
• Plus overtime and callout payments for the right candidate
• 25 days holiday per annum plus statutory holidays