Pump Service Engineer
Sulzer · Birmingham
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About the role
Sulzer is looking for a skilled Pump Service Engineer to join our Birmingham Service Centre, supporting the overhaul, repair and testing of critical pumping equipment for customers across the water, energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors.This is primarily a workshop-based role, working within our state-of-the-art facility alongside experienced engineers and technicians. However, flexibility is essential, as you'll also support customers on-site with inspections, fault finding, maintenance and emergency breakdown activities when required.
What You'll Be Doing
Dismantling, inspecting, repairing and overhauling a wide range of centrifugal pumps (high and low pressure), blowers, vacuum pumps, submersible pumps and self-priming pumps, as well as other rotating equipment.
Diagnosing faults and recommending effective repair and refurbishment solutions.
Repairing and servicing associated mechanical equipment including valves, gearboxes, fans and compressors.
Conducting performance testing, alignment checks and quality inspections to ensure equipment meets operational standards.
Producing accurate service reports, inspection findings and technical documentation.
Supporting site activities including maintenance, installation, commissioning and breakdown response.
Working safely and professionally at customer locations across the UK when required.
What We're Looking For
Experience servicing, repairing or overhauling pumps and rotating equipment
Strong mechanical engineering and fault-finding skills
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
A flexible approach, with willingness to undertake site work and travel when required
Commitment to quality, safety and customer service
Why Join Sulzer?
Based at our Birmingham Service Centre, you'll work from one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the UK. Opened in 2021 following significant investment, our 82,000 sq ft Centre of Excellence has been designed around lean manufacturing principles and equipped with advanced machining technologies, digital inspection systems and state-of-the-art additive manufacturing capabilities.
Operating 24/7, the facility delivers world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions for pumps, motors, generators, compressors, turbines and other critical rotating equipment, supporting some of the UK's most important industries.
Hours of work:
This is primarily a workshop-based role, with the occasional work on-site.
Monday - Thursday : 07:00 - 15:45
Friday : 07:00 - 14:30
What we offer you
A competitive basic salary
Company-wide bonus scheme
Paid overtime opportunities
33 days annual leave.
Defined pension contributions.
Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
Access to discounts on shopping entertainment lifestyle plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership.
Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends.
Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
As a Sulzer Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we welcome and support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers with policies for training, camps and deployment, plus a growing internal military network.
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 recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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