Mechanical Technician

The Oil and Pipelines Agency; Garelochhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is recruiting a Mechanical Technician for Finnart OFD, Helensburgh, to support safety-critical maintenance in an outdoor environment. You will work as part of a small team, perform planned maintenance, defect rectification, and complete PPM paperwork with Depot Engineer.

Travel to other sites and on-call duties may be required. Required qualifications include a recognised Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent and strong knowledge of rotating and static plant.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of rotating and static plant is required.
• Understanding of Safe Systems of Work, RAMS and PTW principles.
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs and isometrics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance activities and defect rectification efficiently.
• Report site defects to Depot Engineer for timely rectification.
• Complete weekly/monthly PPM paperwork within the set timescales.
• Prepare the work area for complex depot maintenance tasks.
• Use diagnostic techniques to identify faults in depot systems.
• Understand and interpret technical drawings and pipework layouts.

Education

NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations

NVQ Level 2 (QPE007 - Forming & Assembling Pipework Systems)

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance

Level 3 BTEC Mechanical Maintenance

Job description

Location: Finnart OFD, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

The role

Due to continued growth we are looking to recruit an additional Mechanical Technician to join us at our new Finnart OFD (Oil Fuel Depot) located at Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute.

Working as part of a small maintenance team, this safety critical role focuses on tasks being carried out to high standards of safety, to ensure no harm to people or the environment.

Predominantly working outside involving manual handling and some occasional work within a confined space, there may be a requirement to travel to other sites or for training, therefore a full (preferably clean) driving licence is essential.

This role requires candidates to show they are a motivated team player, be willing to be part of a rostered "on-call" team and to undertake short notice overtime. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the foundations of health and safety, have a good safety conscious record, along with high standards of honesty and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance activities and defect rectification efficiently.
• Reporting of site defects immediately to Depot Engineer for rectification.
• Complete weekly / monthly PPM paperwork in agreed time scale with Depot Engineer.
• Prepare the work area for more complex maintenance of depot, systems, or components.
• Utilise diagnostic techniques to identify faults in depot systems and components.
• Understand technical drawings, P&ID's, isometrics, general arrangements.
• A good understanding of Safe Systems of Works / RAM's / PTW. Will be required to review works and produce RAMS to carry out the task safely.

The candidate

Candidates will need to be qualified Mechanical Technicians, having completed a recognised Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship or Equivalent covering for example the following subjects, (NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, NVQ Level 2 (QPE007 - Forming & Assembling Pipework Systems, Level 3 BTEC Mechanical Maintenance, NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance)

You will need to have a strong working knowledge of rotating and static plant, including, tanks, pumps, valves, pipework, tanks, oil separators, pumps, compressors, valves, actuators, and piping systems.

You can also expect to occasionally be carrying out some working in confined spaces, therefore you need to be medically fit to use Breathing Apparatus, as well as have a natural ability to work collaboratively with other team members and others with whom you may have dealings in a professional manner, and be computer literate with the ability to fill out paperwork accurately and in a timely manner as well as updating computer records.

Stage 1 Interviews

21 September (Face to Face, at OFD Garelochhead)

Stage 2 Interviews

30 September 2026 (By Teams)