Rotating Equipment Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil & gas operator is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer in Stowmarket, UK. The role involves maximizing the reliability of high-speed rotating equipment like gas turbines and compressors. Candidates should have an engineering degree or equivalent experience, alongside the ability to manage maintenance planning and vendor relationships. The position offers a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off shift pattern, competitive benefits including private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical & dental insurance

Excellent pension and profit-sharing schemes

Discretionary bonus

21 days of leave

Flexible benefits and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of high-speed rotating machinery.
• Experience managing overhauls and vendor relationships.
• Proven ability in maintenance planning and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Maximize availability and reliability of rotating equipment.
• Manage planned maintenance and failure analysis.
• Engage in strategy development and diagnostics.

Skills

Knowledge of high-speed rotating machinery

Safety-first approach

Experience in maintenance planning

Vendor relationship management

Education

Engineering degree or HND/HNC

Tools

Siemens SGT-600

Ruston TB5400s

Solar Centaur 40

Howden screw compressors

Dresser Rand centrifugal compressors

Job description

Job Description Rotating Equipment | Oil & Gas | 2/2 Rotation onshore | East of England

We are seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to join a high-performing maintenance team within a major oil & gas operator. The role is based at a key UK gas terminal, with travel across onshore and offshore assets as needed. The primary focus is on maximizing the availability and reliability of high-speed rotating equipment such as gas turbines, compressors, and generator sets.

You will be responsible for planned maintenance, work scopes, performance monitoring, and failure analysis across a diverse fleet. Your duties will include managing vendors and engaging in strategy development, diagnostics, and continuous improvement.

Equipment you will work with includes:

• Siemens SGT-600, SGT-A35, and SGT-100-2S
• Ruston TB5400s
• Solar Centaur 40
• Howden screw compressors
• Dresser Rand centrifugal compressors

We are looking for candidates with:

• Strong knowledge of high-speed rotating machinery, both theoretical and practical
• An engineering degree or HND/HNC (or equivalent experience)
• Experience managing overhauls, vendor relationships, and maintenance planning
• A proactive, safety-first approach and a passion for enhancing equipment reliability

The setup:

• Bacton gas terminal with field-based travel
• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off shift rotation, predominantly onshore
• Permanent position with promising development prospects

Perks include:

• Private medical & dental insurance
• Excellent pension and profit-sharing schemes
• Discretionary bonus
• 21 days of leave, in addition to the rotation
• Flexible benefits and training opportunities

If you are a reliability-focused engineer who enjoys challenging environments, we would like to hear from you.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider across sectors including Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide clients with the engineering and technical expertise needed, wherever and whenever required. We support contractors beyond traditional recruitment, assisting with visas, work permits, benefits, and accommodations to ensure safe and compliant work environments.