Mechanical Technician

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

Job summary

TEXO Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Technician for their Aberdeen workshop. The role covers inspection, maintenance, fault finding, repair and testing of mechanical, pneumatic and diesel-powered equipment, from hand tools to jetting units and compressors.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering background, strong fault-finding skills and the ability to read manuals and parts lists; relevant oil & gas or industrial services experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven mechanical maintenance or equipment repair experience.
• Strong mechanical and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, test and repair mechanical and diesel-powered equipment.
• Strip, diagnose and repair equipment including pumps and jetting units.
• Maintain HP/UHP jetting units, compressors and pumps.
• Carry out routine inspections and report defects.
• Complete job cards, inspection records and test certificates.
• Read equipment manuals and parts lists.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Pneumatic equipment

Diesel-powered equipment

Reading manuals

Teamwork

Education

SCQF Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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

START DATE: ASAP

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.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression.