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Air Compressor Engineer in Birmingham

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Nelson Permanent Placements are seeking an experienced Air Compressor Engineer to join a growing service team delivering high-quality support to a nationwide client base, including major blue-chip organisations.\n\nBased predominantly in the Midlands with travel as required, this is a hands-on, field-based role working Monday to Friday. You will play a key role in maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and installing oil-flooded and oil-free compressed air systems, ensuring exceptional service standards are consistently delivered.\n\nKey Responsibilities of this role as an Air Compressor Engineer you will be:\n\n * Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on both oil-flooded and oil-free compressed air systems.\n\n * Performing precise mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis.\n\n * Installing and commissioning compressed air equipment when needed.\n\n * Accurately completing service reports and other documentation using paperless systems.\n\n * Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and workmanship at all times.\n\n * Developing and sustaining strong client relationships through professional service delivery.\n\n * Spotting opportunities to improve processes and expand service support.\n\n * Collaborating effectively with colleagues across service and management teams.\n\nTo be considered for this role as an Air Compressor Engineer you will be:\n\n * Proven experience in a similar compressed air engineering position.\n\n * Skilled in both mechanical and electrical fault-finding.\n\n * Confident working independently in a field-based role.\n\n * Professional, customer-oriented, with excellent communication skills.\n\n * Willing to travel across the UK as required.\n\n * OEM-trained (desirable).\n\n * Electrically qualified (desirable).\n\n * Familiar with oil-free compressors (advantageous).\n\n * F-Gas certified (advantageous).\n\n * Experienced with N₂/O₂ systems, dryers or central control systems (advantageous).\n\n * Comfortable using digital reporting tools and systems.\n\nBenefits of an Air Compressor Engineer:\n\n * Competitive salary\n\n * Generous holiday entitlement plus celebration days\n\n * Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 GP helpline\n\n * Employee assistance programme\n\n * Cycle-to-work scheme\n\n * Employee referral bonus\n\n * Company events, awards and recognition for long service\n\n * Provided workwear\n\nHow to Apply:\n\nThis vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.\n\nPlease be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.\n\nPotential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed

Air Compressor Engineer in Birmingham

Birmingham, UK
Full time

Published on 05/05/2026

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