Mechanical Technician

Russell Taylor Group; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

15% contributory pension

Overtime available

Training provided

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group in Helensburgh is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a permanent role at a new Oil Terminal. You will join a small maintenance team responsible for planned maintenance, defect rectification and routine PPM tasks, working outdoors in a safety-critical environment.

The role requires a mechanical craft background, reading drawings and RAMS knowledge, plus a strong safety mindset. Attractive holiday, pension and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of rotating and static plant including tanks, pumps, valves, pipework, oil separators, compressors and actuators.
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics and general arrangements.
• Good understanding of safe systems of work, RAMS and permit to work.
• Solid grounding in health and safety and a good safety record.
• Medically fit to use Breathing Apparatus.
• Full driving licence (preferably clean).
• Computer literate with ability to update records and complete paperwork.
• Team player with high standards of honesty and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance and defect rectification efficiently.
• Reporting site defects promptly so they can be rectified.
• Completing weekly and monthly PPM paperwork on time.
• Preparing work areas for more complex maintenance of systems and components.
• Using diagnostic techniques to identify faults in systems and components.
• Reviewing work and producing RAMS, working within safe systems of work and permit to work.
• Joining a rostered on-call team and covering short-notice overtime when needed.
• Occasional work in confined spaces, plus travel to other sites or for training.

Skills

Mechanical apprenticeship

Rotating plant

Technical drawings

Safety systems

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Vacancy Title: Mechanical Technician
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Helensburgh
Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Trades
INDUSTRIAL TRADES
Salary: £46000 per annum
Start Date: 2026-10-15
REF: J91988793
Contact Name: Ollie Mooney
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Job Title:

Mechanical Technician

Location:

Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

Salary:

Up to £40,000 basic salary

Are you a qualified Mechanical Technician with experience of rotating and static plant?
Do you take pride in carrying out maintenance to high safety standards?
Looking for a role with generous holiday, a strong pension and training to help you develop?

What's in it for you:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 15% contributory pension
• Overtime available (not mandatory)
• Training provided to fill any skills gaps

What will you be doing?

• Carrying out planned maintenance and defect rectification efficiently
• Reporting site defects promptly so they can be rectified
• Completing weekly and monthly PPM paperwork on time
• Preparing work areas for more complex maintenance of systems and components
• Using diagnostic techniques to identify faults in systems and components
• Reviewing work and producing RAMS, working within safe systems of work and permit to work
• Joining a rostered on-call team and covering short-notice overtime when needed
• Occasional work in confined spaces, plus travel to other sites or for training

Where you'll be doing it?

You'll be joining a small maintenance team at a new Oil Terminal in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute. The role has come about due to continued growth. Its a safety-critical environment, with a clear focus on making sure work causes no harm to people or the environment. The work is mainly outdoors and involves manual handling.

What you'll need:

• A recognised Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent (e.g. NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, NVQ Level 2 QPE007 Forming & Assembling Pipework Systems, Level 3 BTEC Mechanical Maintenance or NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance)
• Strong working knowledge of rotating and static plant, including tanks, pumps, valves, pipework, oil separators, compressors and actuators
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics and general arrangements
• A good understanding of safe systems of work, RAMS and permit to work
• A solid grounding in health and safety and a good safety record
• Medically fit to use Breathing Apparatus
• A full driving licence (preferably clean)
• Computer literate, with the ability to complete paperwork accurately and update records
• A team player with high standards of honesty and confidentiality

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