Mechanical Technician

RHL; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Generous leave

Job summary

RHL in Dunoon seeks a Mechanical Technician for a safety-critical fuel storage facility. The role is predominantly outdoors and hands-on, with a rostered on-call pattern and some overtime. You will maintain mechanical assets to high safety standards and may travel to other sites, with a clean UK driving licence required.

You will work alongside a small team, using RAMS and PTW processes to ensure safe operations, while contributing to environmental protection and reliability goals.

Qualifications

• Completed recognised Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience with rotating and static plant and site equipment.
• Capable of confined space work with BA usage where required.
• Good record-keeping and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and defect rectification safely.
• Report site defects to engineering lead promptly.
• Complete weekly/monthly PPM paperwork within timescales.
• Prepare work areas for complex maintenance and site systems.
• Use diagnostics to identify faults in mechanical systems.
• Interpret drawings such as P&IDs and isometrics; review RAMS and PTW.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Safety consciousness

Confined space operations

Documentation skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 (Mechanical)

Job description

Mechanical Technician (Fuel Storage Facility)

Starting salary: £36,000 rising after 6 months

Excellent company Pension

Generous Leave.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Technician to join a safety-critical fuel storage and distribution facility in the Dunoon area (Argyll & Bute). Working as part of a small on-site maintenance team, you will help ensure all mechanical assets are maintained to a high standard, with a strong focus on safety, environmental protection, and operational reliability.

This is a predominantly outdoor, hands-on role involving manual handling, with occasional work in confined spaces. There may also be a requirement to travel to other sites and/or attend training, so a full UK driving licence (preferably clean) is essential.

Our cleint is looking for a motivated team player who can join a rostered on-call rota and support short-notice overtime when required. You'll demonstrate strong health & safety fundamentals, a good safety record, and high standards of honesty and confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and defect rectification efficiently and safely.
• Report site defects promptly to the engineering lead for action and follow-up.
• Complete weekly/monthly PPM documentation within agreed timescales.
• Prepare work areas for more complex maintenance of site systems and components.
• Use diagnostic techniques to identify faults in mechanical systems and equipment.
• Interpret technical drawings (including P&IDs, isometrics, and general arrangements).
• Work within Safe Systems of Work, including RAMS and Permit to Work (PTW); you will be expected to review work activities and produce/maintain RAMS to ensure tasks are completed safely.

Candidate requirements

• Completed a recognised Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent (e.g., NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations; NVQ Level 2 Forming & Assembling Pipework Systems; Level 3 BTEC Mechanical Maintenance; NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance).
• Strong working knowledge of rotating and static plant, such as tanks, pumps, valves, pipework, oil separators, compressors, actuators, and associated piping systems.
• Medically fit for confined space work and use of Breathing Apparatus (BA) where required.
• Computer literate with accurate record-keeping skills (paperwork and system updates).

Interview dates

• Stage 1 Interviews: 8 July 2026
• Stage 2 Interviews: 16 July2026