Offshore Mechanical Technician - 2/2 Rotation, 12h Shifts

NES Fircroft; Norwich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Offshore Mechanical Technician to join an offshore maintenance team for a leading oil and gas operator. The role involves maintenance and monitoring of mechanical equipment, ensuring safe, environmentally responsible, reliable operations on the platform.

You will perform scheduled maintenance, raise permits, manage spares, support projects, and work a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation with 12-hour shifts, mobilising from Norwich.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery and equipment.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled trade maintenance activities as per the maintenance management system.
• Ensure maintenance is conducted to minimize production impact and maximize plant availability.
• Raise relevant permits within the agreed time frame and generate new work requests for plant and equipment failures.
• Manage and maintain inventory of critical spares and stock equipment.
• Support project activities and collaborate with vendors and subcontractors as required.
• Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures.
• Comply with Change Management Policies, including Plant Modification Proposals.
• Take responsibility for all waste management tasks related to individual activities.
• Attend daily operations meetings to provide updates on planned maintenance and remediation plans.

Skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Oil & Gas experience

Maintenance expertise

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in engineering

HNC in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Offshore Mechanical Technician to join an offshore maintenance team for a leading oil and gas operator. The role involves maintenance and monitoring of mechanical equipment, ensuring safe, environmentally responsible, reliable operations on the platform.

You will perform scheduled maintenance, raise permits, manage spares, support projects, and work a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation with 12-hour shifts, mobilising from Norwich.