Base Mechanic: Diesel Equipment & Maintenance Pro

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd represents a client in Altens, Scotland, recruiting for a Base Mechanic to support mechanical activities, maintenance and servicing of equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role collaborates with the Mechanical Supervisor and Workshop Foreman to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery.

Key duties include repair and calibration of equipment, assembly/disassembly, and contributing to design input for new equipment.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical qualification with recent and relevant experience preferred.
• Extensive practical experience with diesel units or a diesel mechanic background.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel and Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Current driving licence preferred (for travel between sites).
• B2 Forklift Truck operation certification preferred, but not essential.
• Experience in oil and gas industry preferred.
• Knowledge of 3GP Systems and Zone 2 compliance advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, modify and repair Company equipment.
• Assemble/disassemble mechanical equipment; perform tests and calibrations; environmental screening.
• Design support: provide mechanical input to Engineering/Project Team and pursue innovations.
• Follow instructions from Workshop Foreman Mechanical Supervisor and deliver assigned tasks.
• Assist Workshop Foreman and Yard staff with loadouts, servicing and other duties as required.
• Liaise with Workshop Foreman regarding mechanical requirements in absence of supervisor.
• Ensure adherence to lock-out procedures for all mechanical devices.
• Service diesel units to required standards within deadlines.
• Coordinate planned and preventative maintenance.
• Provide troubleshooting and keep department records up to date.
• Assist with material ordering in line with Company policy.
• Utilise email for business correspondence and participate in a team environment.
• Attend other sites as required and liaise with third-party inspectors.
• Keep calibration/safety systems updated and properly filed.
• Maintain and improve the mechanical workshop bay and stores.
• Support ongoing training for trainees, apprentices or new hires.

Skills

Diesel units experience

Project management

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Driving licence

Teamwork

Education

Time-served Mechanical qualification

Tools

3GP Systems

Job description

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd represents a client in Altens, Scotland, recruiting for a Base Mechanic to support mechanical activities, maintenance and servicing of equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role collaborates with the Mechanical Supervisor and Workshop Foreman to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery.

Key duties include repair and calibration of equipment, assembly/disassembly, and contributing to design input for new equipment.