Mechanical Technician

British Pipeline Agency Limited; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Laptop & Phone

Tools/Equipment

Generous pension

Annual Company Bonus

Life insurance

28 days holiday + BH

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced family policies

Employee assistance support

Job summary

British Pipeline Agency Limited is recruiting a Maintenance Technician to ensure the integrity of mechanical systems and compliance with statutory requirements at our Stanford-le-Hope locations. You will oversee maintenance, inspections, and breakdown responses on COMAH terminals and pipeline systems.

The role requires a recognised mechanical qualification to NVQ level 3, a valid UK driving licence, and the ability to work within DSEAR/ATEX and PSSR safety frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience of maintenance and fault finding on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Recognised professional qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and inspection services to keep high plant availability targets.
• Attain and maintain competency to work on high‑pressure systems within DSEAR/ATEX requirements.
• Complete maintenance, testing and adjustments on mechanical systems including PSSR elements.
• Attain and maintain authorised person competency for mechanical isolations.
• Complete fault finding and repair on mechanical systems across sites including EC&I within limits.
• Engage with engineering projects to ensure safe, planned and compliant works.

Skills

Maintenance fault finding

Education

NVQ level 3 in mechanical discipline

Job description

Location

Stanford-le-Hope

Application Deadline

Friday, October 2, 2026

Job Summary

Join Our Team at BPA: Officially Where it's a Great Place to Work!

At BPA, we're proud to be jointly owned by BP and Shell - two of the world's leading oil majors - which gives us the strength and stability of industry giants. Yet, with a close-knit team of around 180 professionals across the UK, we maintain a genuinely friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our size means every individual is valued, and we work together as one team -sharing knowledge, supporting each other, and celebrating our successes collectively. This whole-team focus allows us to deliver industry-leading hydrocarbon transport and storage solutions, while providing the personal touch that only a united team can offer!

Our People:

What sets BPA apart is our people. We are committed to the development and growth of everyone in our team. Our leadership are invested in ongoing training, professional qualifications, and mentoring to help staff reach their full potential. For example, we offer regular technical training, support for gaining industry-recognised certifications, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities or lead projects. By encouraging continuous learning and providing clear pathways for progression, we ensure that everyone can enjoy a rewarding career and, together, deliver outstanding technical advice and services to our clients.

Role Purpose

To maintain the integrity of mechanical systems ensuring compliance with company and statutory requirements and in response to breakdowns. To oversee and develop a system which implements and records the completion of maintenance and inspection on plant and equipment at allocated locations

Perform other maintenance and operational tasks on COMAH Top Tier and Lower Tier storage Terminals and pipeline systems operated by BPA.

Key Responsibilities

Provide maintenance and inspection services to maintain 98% plant availability targets within COMAH Top Tier storage Terminals and pipeline systems operated by BPA.

• Attain and maintain competency to be authorised to work on high-pressure systems transporting flammable substances within DSEAR / ATEX legal requirements and company standards.
• Complete maintenance, testing and adjustments on mechanical systems including equipment covered by the Pressure System Safety Regulations (PSSR) and critical to Process Safety Management considering COMAH Regulations.
• Attain and maintain competency as an authorised person to work on mechanical systems including responsibility to produce and implement mechanical isolations.
• Complete and supervise maintenance, fault finding and repair on all Mechanical Systems within operational sites. Systems include high-pressure pipework, high-pressure multi-stage pumps, PSSR equipment, bulk storage tanks, actuation systems, oily water separation / treatment systems, fiscal metering, level gauging, security.
• Complete fault finding on EC&I systems within competency limits including 24/7 breakdown response.
• Interact with engineering projects having an input into all stages of the project plan ensuring works are planned and completed with due regard to requirements for safety and operations.

What do we need from you?

• Someone who enjoys a varied working life and a love of the outdoors
• Experience of maintenance and fault finding on mechanical plant and equipment
• A recognised professional qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline to NVQ level 3 or equivalent standard
• Valid UK driving licence

Salary

Basic salary of £35,000 + standby allowance

Our Benefits

• Company Van
• Laptop & Phone
• Tools/Equipment
• Generous pension (up to 12% employer, minimum 2% employee contributions)
• Annual Company Bonus (up to 12% plus an additional 6% for standout performance)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Employee assistance support scheme
• Various well-being initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion

Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all requirements. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.