Mechanical Technician

networx Recruitment; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Group income protection

Generous pension scheme

Group healthcare

Job summary

Oil & Pipelines Agency is recruiting a Mechanical Technician for Finnart OFD in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute. The role supports a small maintenance team with strong emphasis on safety to protect people and the environment.

The candidate will have a Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent, experience with rotating and static plant, and be prepared for on-call duties and occasional site travel to support operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Technicians with Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of rotating and static plant, tanks, pumps, valves, and pipework.
• Willing to undertake confined-space work and travel to other sites as required.

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.
• Review Safe Systems of Work / RAMS / PTW and produce RAMS to carry out tasks safely.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Reading drawings

RAMS / PTW

Health & safety

Education

Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance

Tools

P&ID drawings

Technical drawings

Job description

Location Finnart OFD, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

The role:

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

Working as part of a small maintenance team, this safety critical rolefocuses 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.

Full details of the responsibilities can be found in the job description for this role, which is available to download at the bottom of this page.

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: 28 October 2026 (Face to Face at Site)

Stage 2 Interviews: 5 November 2026 (By Teams)

The Organisation

The Oil & Pipelines Agency is a Public Corporation formed by the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985.

Our current primary purpose is to manage, operate and maintain 6 Naval OFD’s (Oil Fuel Depots) and 1 Petroleum Storage Depot in the UK, as well as overseas, on behalf of the MOD. We currently have around 200 employees in the UK.

The Benefits

4 x annual salary life assurance [after probation] & Group Income Protection Policy

Generous
Pension Scheme

Group Healthcare Scheme (permanent staff only)

The Values

PROTECT

PROTECT PEOPLE & THE ENVIRONMENT FROM HARM

RESPONSIBILITY

WE HOLD OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE & ACCEPT OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS

INTEGRITY

INTEGRITY, HONESTY AND AN OPEN CULTURE ENGENDERS TRUST

DIGNITY

BE CONSIDERATE AND RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS

EXCEED

WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO

Our Mission

To deliver and enable optimal energy outcomes, in order to enable resilience, operational capability and advantage for UK Defence.

Our Vision

To be the enduring partner of choice for UK Defence operational energy delivery.