Mechanical Technician

Airswift; Garlogie; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a 12-month assignment in Aberdeen to support a leading global EPC contractor in the energy transition and asset lifecycle services.

The role focuses on inspection, repair and maintenance of plant equipment, pneumatic tooling, and hydraulic and mechanical systems, with emphasis on safety, compliance and efficient on-site operations.

Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Full driving licence.
• Pneumatic tooling knowledge.
• Hydraulic and mechanical equipment knowledge.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication with team members.
• Strong commitment to safety on site.
• Collaborative with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support operations to keep plant and equipment fit for service with validated certification.
• Perform inspection, service, repair and maintenance per procedures.
• Promote safe working practices on site through toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Inspect, repair and maintain mechanical and hydraulic equipment within authorised limits.
• Report faults in a timely manner and document to required standards.
• Assist with loading/unloading of equipment when required.
• Work on site or support other depots for operational cover.
• Follow local procedures across different sites or depots.
• Carry out product training as required.
• Comply with SES plant management system and safety policies.

Skills

Pneumatic tooling

Hydraulic equipment

Mechanical equipment

Independent work

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

SES plant system

Education

Technical apprenticeship or equivalent

Full driving licence

Tools

Cengar tools

Atlas Copco

Enerpac

Universal Tools

Chicago Pneumatic

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician Duration: 12 Months Location: Aberdeen This opportunity is with an industry-leading global EPC contractor supporting the energy transition and delivering consulting services across the full asset lifecycle, alongside next generation project delivery and execution services. The role focuses on inspection, repair and maintenance of plant equipment, pneumatic tooling, and hydraulic and mechanical equipment, helping to keep operations safe, compliant and fit for service. This position offers the chance to contribute to maintenance excellence within a technically demanding engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the operations function by helping to ensure plant and equipment remains fit for service with validated certification.
• Carry out inspection, service, repair and maintenance activities in line with company procedures.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety through actions, behaviour and communication on site.
• Promote safe working practices through tool box talks and risk assessments.
• Inspect, repair and maintain a wide variety of mechanical and hydraulic plant and equipment within authorised limits and experience.
• Report and document faults to the required standard and within expected timeframes.
• Assist with the safe loading and unloading of equipment when required.
• Work on site or support other depots for operational cover where needed.
• Follow local work procedures at all times when working across different sites or depots.
• Repair and test customer-owned equipment.
• Carry out backload inspections and minor repairs.
• Identify and report faults and repair costs found in tooling returned from customers.
• Undertake product training as required.
• Comply with environmental policy, company safety plans, approved processes and SES procedures.
• Attend daily pre-start tool box talks and scheduled safety briefings.
• Participate actively in safety and observation card schemes.
• Carry out other reasonable duties requested by management.

Required Education & Certifications

• Technical apprenticeship or equivalent (Required)
• Full driving licence (Required)

Required Skills

• Good working knowledge of pneumatic tooling
• Good working knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical equipment
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and use own initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Strong commitment to safe working practices at all times
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and within a multi-cultural environment
• Flexible approach to meet company and project requirements
• Willingness to work a flexible working week
• Willingness to learn, develop and contribute to cost-saving initiatives
• Ability to comply with the SES plant management system

MCS Preferred Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience with Cengar, Atlas Copco, Universal Tools and Chicago Pneumatic Diesel motor training and service experience
• Enerpac training and service experience
• Additional working knowledge of mechanical equipment

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, technology, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry #LI-RC6