Mechanical Service Technician

Prime Appointments Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider is seeking a Mechanical Service Technician based in Brentwood. This role involves performing mechanical repairs and maintenance on rotating equipment, visiting client sites, and ensuring high-quality service in heavy engineering sectors. Candidates should have solid mechanical qualifications, experience in fault finding and repair, and strong customer service skills. The position offers an attractive salary ranging from £34,000 to £47,000, including numerous benefits such as a van, health care, and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Van and fuel card

Tools and PPE

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Uncapped overtime

Qualifications

• Mechanical qualifications such as ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent are essential.
• Strong technical abilities, including measuring and reporting skills.
• Must be physically fit with a flexible and positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on rotating equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical equipment issues within the heavy engineering sectors.
• Conduct fault finding, defect repairs, and routine maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Fault finding

Repair

Installation

Commissioning

Strong customer service

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Technical abilities

Education

ONC & HNC, NVQ or equivalent

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Posted:

19.08.2025

Expiry Date:

03.10.2025

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Job Description:

A leading provider of engineering services to heavy industry, including Energy, Refinery, Aggregate and utilities are looking a Mechanical Service Technician. Visiting client sites of which 90% are an hours drive away the rest of the work is UK based. If you have experience within heavy engineering sectors, good rotating equipment knowledge and hands on skills then we want to hear from you.

What's on offer:
Salary £34,000 to £47,000 depending on experience
Extra payments for travelling
Annual bonus and healthcare
Van, Fuel card, Tools, PPE, Laptop, Phone
Government pension
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Uncapped overtime

Duties:
Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on rotating equipment, including large turbines and a range of pumps.
Conduct maintenance on auxiliary and balance of plant (BOP) equipment
Utilize measuring equipment such as micrometers and alignment tooling.
Complete workshop and field service activities, including detailed reports on findings, condition assessments, and recommendations.
Diagnose mechanical equipment issues within the heavy engineering sectors.
Conduct fault finding activities, defect repairs and routine maintenance on commercial and heavy industry machinery
Assist planned projects and outages as required.
Managing work schedules efficiently.

Experience required:
Mechanical qualifications, such as ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent is essential.
Must have proven experience in fault finding, repair, installation, and commissioning.
Strong customer service and communications skills, both verbal and in written are required.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well in a team.
A full, preferably clean, driving license is essential.
Must be ability to pass security clearances.
Relevant knowledge, training, and experience in heavy engineering sectors is preferable.
Experience in the power generation sector, particularly with prime movers and BOP is preferable.
OEM pump or turbine experience and a strong background in rotating equipment preferred
Strong technical abilities, including measuring and reporting skills.
Must be physical fit with a flexible and positive outlook.
Must be available for callouts on a 1 in 5 basis.
A willingness to work away from home when necessary is necessary.

Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered

Call Julia @ Prime Appointments for further information