Mechanical Technician

TEXO Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TEXO Recruitment is supporting our client in the recruitment of a Mechanical Equipment Technician to join their Aberdeen team. This is a hands-on workshop role involving inspection, maintenance, fault finding, repair and testing of mechanical, pneumatic and diesel-powered equipment.

You'll work on a wide range of equipment, from hand tools and pumps through to HP/UHP jetting units, compressors and diesel-driven machinery. This is an onshore workshop position with initial 3 month contract.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance or equipment repair.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to read equipment manuals.
• Experience with HP/UHP jetting equipment, compressors and pumps.
• Water Jetting qualification or WJA membership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, test and repair mechanical and diesel-powered equipment.
• Strip, diagnose and repair equipment including paint pumps and grinders.
• Maintain and repair HP/UHP jetting units, air compressors and pumps.
• Carry out routine equipment inspections and report defects.
• Read manuals and parts lists; complete job cards and test certificates.
• Follow QHSE procedures and COSHH requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

SCQF Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Water Jetting qualification

Tools

HP/UHP jetting equipment

Compressors and pumps

Job description

JOB TYPE: Temp - Permanent (Initial 3 month contract)

START DATE: ASAP

NOTE: This is a workshop onshore position

About the Role

TEXO Recruitment is supporting our client in the recruitment of a Mechanical Equipment Technician to join their Aberdeen team.

This is a hands‑on workshop role involving the inspection, maintenance, fault finding, repair and testing of mechanical, pneumatic and diesel‑powered equipment.

You'll work on a wide range of equipment, from hand tools and pumps through to HP/UHP jetting units, compressors and diesel‑driven machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, test and repair mechanical and diesel‑powered equipment.
• Strip, diagnose and repair equipment including paint pumps, transfer pumps, blast pots, needle guns, mag drills, bristle blasters and grinders.
• Maintain and repair HP/UHP jetting units, air compressors and pumps.
• Carry out routine equipment inspections and report defects.
• Complete job cards, inspection records and test certificates.
• Read equipment manuals and parts lists.
• Carry out testing following repairs and maintenance.
• Support portable appliance testing where trained.
• Maintain good housekeeping and workshop standards.
• Follow all QHSE procedures, Risk Assessments and COSHH requirements.

Requirements

• SCQF Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance or equipment repair role.
• Strong mechanical and fault‑finding skills.
• Experience with pneumatic and diesel‑powered equipment.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and parts lists.
• Good attention to detail and quality of workmanship.

Relevant practical experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

• Experience with HP/UHP jetting equipment, compressors and pumps.
• Water Jetting qualification or WJA membership.
• Experience within oil & gas, energy, industrial services or equipment hire.

Skills & Attributes

• Practical and mechanically minded.
• Reliable and hardworking.
• Methodical approach to fault finding and repairs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safety-conscious and committed to quality.
• Able to work to deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Varied mechanical equipment and machinery.