Offshore Mechanical Engineer – Reliability & Maintenance

First Recruitment Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support Southern North Sea operations. You will provide technical support for pumps, compressors, engines, piping, valves, and vessels, ensuring reliability and performance.

Requirements include an engineering degree or equivalent, 8–10 years offshore oil & gas experience, and proficiency with CMMS (Maximo) and MOC processes. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/HND) in a relevant discipline.
• 8–10 years offshore oil & gas or regulated industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment, maintenance, and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support across Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Metering and Integrity.
• Support shutdowns, outages and maintenance activities.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and identify reliability improvements.
• Develop and maintain maintenance strategies, procedures and equipment routines.
• Monitor maintenance performance and reduce backlog and downtime.
• Specify, procure and manage replacement equipment.
• Manage change (MOC) processes, technical documentation and reporting.
• Conduct site assurance surveys onshore and offshore.
• Deliver technical guidance and training to technicians and new recruits.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering Degree / HNC / HND

Tools

Maximo

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support Southern North Sea operations. You will provide technical support for pumps, compressors, engines, piping, valves, and vessels, ensuring reliability and performance.

Requirements include an engineering degree or equivalent, 8–10 years offshore oil & gas experience, and proficiency with CMMS (Maximo) and MOC processes. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.