Mechanical Technician

efab resourcing ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

EFAB Resourcing Ltd is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for a client in Wimbledon on a 2.5 month contract from 7 December 2026 to 20 February 2027. Full-time, 40 hours per week.

The role covers planned and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment, with on-site and off-site call-outs, compliance with safety standards, and involvement in continuous improvement and small projects.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical technician with City & Guilds/NVQ3/ONC/HNC.
• Experience in process plant, manufacturing, petrochemical or industrial env.
• Maintenance experience with mechanical systems incl. reciprocating pumps.
• Experience with Electrical, Instrumentation & Mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations and HSE legislation.
• Ability to diagnose faults and work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safe systems of work and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on plant and machinery.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot equipment as required.
• Raise SAP notifications and work orders for corrective maintenance.
• Test, recommission, and restart equipment after maintenance.
• Participate in site call-out rota for on-site and off-site operations.
• Complete mandatory training and maintain personal competency levels.
• Develop and update maintenance procedures and documentation.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and a safe working environment.
• Support small-scale site improvement projects and assist with larger capital projects.
• Undertake additional duties to support maintenance function.

Skills

Time-served

Mechanical Technician

City & Guilds NVQ3

Process plant exp

Fault diagnosis

Electrical/Instrumentation

COMAH knowledge

Health & Safety

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ3

NVQ Level 3

ONC

HNC

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

EFAB Resourcing is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client for a 2.5 month contract based in Wimbledon starting on the 7th December 2026 until 20th February 2027 (Full Time / 40 Hrs per Week)

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant and equipment. Working within their level of training, competence, and authorisation, the Maintenance Technician will play a key role in maintaining compliance with site standards whilst supporting operational performance.

The role will involve standard weekday working hours, with the expectation of supporting out-of-hours and weekend breakdown callouts when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on plant and machinery, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Conduct inspections of operating equipment and diagnose faults as required.
• Raise SAP notifications and work orders to facilitate corrective maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and rectify equipment defects, identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Perform plant isolation activities within authorised competency levels to enable maintenance work to be undertaken safely.
• Test, recommission, and restart equipment following maintenance activities.
• Participate in the site call-out rota, providing support for both on-site and off-site operations where required.
• Complete all mandatory training and actively maintain personal competency levels.
• Develop and update work instructions, maintenance procedures, and associated documentation.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Support the delivery of small-scale site improvement projects and assist the Central Engineering Platforms Team with larger capital projects.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required to support the maintenance function and overall site operations.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Time-served Mechanical Technician with relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, ONC, or HNC in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Previous experience working within a process plant, manufacturing, petrochemical, or industrial environment.
• Practical maintenance experience across mechanical systems, including reciprocating pumps (cryogenic pump experience would be advantageous).
• Experience working with Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry regulations, statutory standards, and engineering best practices.
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations, responsibilities, and competency requirements.
• Sound understanding of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Ability to diagnose faults, problem-solve effectively, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to safe systems of work and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• SAP maintenance management system experience.
• Experience working in COMAH-regulated environments.
• Cryogenic equipment maintenance experience.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a highly regulated and technically challenging process environment.
• Involvement in both maintenance and project-related activities.
• Competitive contract opportunity with an established client.
• Chance to contribute to the reliability and continuous improvement of critical plant operations