Base Mechanic

Tulloch Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulloch Recruitment is seeking a Base Mechanic for a staff contract role based in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will service, maintain and repair a range of equipment including HYDRO-BOOST diesel pumps and yard gear.

Offshore mobilisation readiness will be part of daily duties alongside safety and calibration tasks. The role requires a recognised mechanical engineering/maintenance qualification and prior diesel mechanic experience, ideally within offshore or industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Maintenance qualification.
• Previous experience working as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience within offshore, oil & gas or industrial environment.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance, servicing and repair.
• Knowledge and experience of pressure testing.
• Knowledge of valves and fittings.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair all company equipment to the highest standards, including yard equipment and HYDRO-BOOST diesel pumps.
• Assist with repairs to centrifugal pump ends and replace component parts as required.
• Prepare and carry out Third-Party Release Inspections to ensure HYDRO-BOOST diesel pumps can be successfully mobilised offshore.
• Develop a broad and effective knowledge of mechanical shutdown systems, including overspeed, gas shutdown and emergency-stop systems.
• Ensure calibration and safety systems on equipment are kept up to date and records are filed appropriately.
• Assist with procurement activities for the Mechanical Department.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the Mechanical Bay and stores
• Attend other work sites when required.
• Participate in the workshop on-call rota

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Maintenance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Base Mechanic

Our client, based in Aberdeen, is looking for a Base Mechanic to join their team on a staff contract basis

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair all company equipment to the highest standards, including yard equipment and HYDRO-BOOST diesel pumps.
• Assist with repairs to centrifugal pump ends and replace component parts as required.
• Prepare and carry out Third-Party Release Inspections to ensure HYDRO-BOOST diesel pumps can be successfully mobilised offshore.
• Develop a broad and effective knowledge of mechanical shutdown systems, including overspeed, gas shutdown and emergency-stop systems.
• Ensure calibration and safety systems on equipment are kept up to date and records are filed appropriately.
• Assist with procurement activities for the Mechanical Department.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the Mechanical Bay and stores
• Attend other work sites when required.
• Participate in the workshop on-call rota

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Maintenance qualification.
• Previous experience working as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Previous experience within an offshore, oil & gas or industrial environment.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance, servicing and repair.
• Knowledge and experience of pressure testing.
• Knowledge of valves and fittings.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook