EQUIPMENT MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Glacier Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an Equipment Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Glasgow. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting portable machining equipment, ensuring operational excellence and safety. Candidates should have a solid mechanical background and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong drive for quality and teamwork. This position offers a structured work pattern with attractive benefits, focusing on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Life Assurance

33 days holiday per annum

Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing

Virtual GP service available 24/7

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering/Machining.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong analytical skills.
• Forklift License and Overhead Crane Training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine mechanical maintenance and repair of Portable Machining Equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment faults, ensuring standards are met.
• Prepare equipment for offshore shipping and project requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical equipment

Knowledge of mechanical equipment

Knowledge of machining processes

Record keeping of servicing

Use of hand and power tools

Reading technical drawings

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Recognised Mechanical Qualification

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Equipment Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Glacier Energy Glasgow, United Kingdom Manufacturing On site

Company Description

Glacier Energy is a leading international provider of specialist services, products and engineered solutions for renewable and conventional energy markets. We specialise in heat transfer and pressure vessel solutions, inspection services, onsite machining and welding solutions.

Glacier Energy’s machining solutions business is a specialist provider in all aspects of on-site machining to the global energy industry. The business is highly responsive to its customers, often offering engineered solutions to their complex challenges, where a standard approach can be inadequate.

As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop. We currently have an exciting new opportunity for an Equipment Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team in Glasgow.

Join Glacier Energy as we continue to contribute towards a sustainable future, develop the skills necessary to support a net zero economy and drive positive change.

Position

Job Description

• Carry out routine mechanical maintenance including PPM on Portable Machining Equipment and associated ancillaries
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair Portable Machining Equipment and associated ancillaries
• Prepare and mobilise equipment spreads for shipping offshore and worldwide for In-Situ Machining Projects
• Carry out demobilising of equipment, consisting of detailed inspection and analysis of the equipment, ensuring any faults or defects are found, reported and repaired
• Provide technical expertise with regards to required repairs
• Assemble and test Portable Machining equipment and ancillaries (Includes Hydraulic and Pneumatic powered drive equipment)
• Advise on spares/parts required by obtaining part numbers from Operators Manuals and Engineering Drawings/BOM (Bill of Materials)
• Complete necessary documentation relative to the mobilising and demobilising of equipment, service, maintenance and repair of equipment, and work orders to an exceptionally high standard

Job Execution Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and related components
• Knowledge of machining equipment and processes/uses
• Keeping accurate records of servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Ability to use various hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and manuals
• Ability to work under pressure

Requirements

• Recognised Mechanical Qualification (Essential)
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Mechanical Engineering/Machining Industry
• Sound educational background minimum HNC mechanical engineering preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, influencing and organisational skills.
• Team and goal oriented.
• Strong analytical skills coupled with practical, hands-on problem-solving approach.
• High energy and drive.
• Forklift Licence (Desirable)
• Overhead Crane Training (Desirable)

Other information

• Working pattern – Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30, Friday 07:30 - 14:00
• 9 day working pattern (Every second Friday off)
• Life Assurance
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
• Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
• Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year