Mechanical Maintenance Technician Fawley

First Achieve Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering support firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Technician to handle maintenance and repair of rotating equipment. The successful candidate will engage in both corrective and preventative maintenance activities, while ensuring a high standard of safety compliance. This role offers a competitive base salary, enhanced overtime rates, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive base rate

Enhanced overtime rates

26 days annual leave + 7 bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Pension Scheme

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with pumps, motors, turbines, gearboxes, and valves.
• Ability to diagnose faults and interpret technical documents.
• Positive attitude and strong ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of rotating equipment.
• Document all maintenance activities including reports and measurements.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in risk assessments.

Skills

Experience with rotating equipment

Strong fault diagnosis skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Technician

First Achieve Engineering are supporting a key client in the recruitment of a Mechanical Technician. This role is central to delivering high-quality rotating equipment maintenance, repair and overhaul activities on a large industrial site. The position involves carrying out removal, strip-down, inspection, repair, rebuild, installation, and commissioning of a wide variety of rotating and mechanical equipment as part of both corrective and preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out strip-down, inspection, repair, reassembly, and commissioning of rotating equipment including pumps, gearboxes, turbines, valves, and electric motors.
• Complete all required documentation including strip-down reports, rebuild records, dimensional checks, tolerances and clearance measurements.
• Follow technical method statements and be able to accurately interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Work in full compliance with site HSEQ procedures and safety systems.
• Participate in risk assessments, site inductions, toolbox talks, and follow permit-to-work requirements at all times.
• Report any safety concerns, near misses, incidents, or issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, ensuring the site and workshop are inspection-ready at all times.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working with rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, turbines, gearboxes, and valves.
• Ability to diagnose faults, collect and interpret data, and draw accurate conclusions.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Positive, flexible, and self-motivated attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate clearly with supervisors and team members.
• Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience using ERP or work-order systems beneficial.

Certificates & Licensing

• Safety Passport or equivalent site-safety certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Valid Passport preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be medically fit for the role and willing to undertake drug and alcohol testing when required.
• Comfortable working overtime or responding to call-outs as operational needs dictate.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks safely and efficiently.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive base rate
• Enhanced overtime rates
• 26 days annual leave + 7 bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - purchase up to 5 extra days annually
• Pension Scheme - up to 8% employer contributions
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance: 2x annual salary (non-pension members)/4x annual salary (pension members)
• Employee Referral Scheme