On-Call Mechanical Technician – Depot Maintenance

The Oil and Pipelines Agency; Rothesay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is seeking a Mechanical Technician at Loch Striven, near Dunoon, Argyll & Bute. You will join a small maintenance team on a safety-critical site to perform planned maintenance, fix defects, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Work is mainly outdoors with some confined space tasks. A recognised Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent and a clean driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates will be qualified Mechanical Technicians with a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations or Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance is expected.
• A clean driving licence is essential for site travel and on-call duties.

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.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations

NVQ Level 2 (QPE007 - Forming & Assembling Pipework Systems)

Level 3 BTEC Mechanical Maintenance

Job description

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is seeking a Mechanical Technician at Loch Striven, near Dunoon, Argyll & Bute. You will join a small maintenance team on a safety-critical site to perform planned maintenance, fix defects, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Work is mainly outdoors with some confined space tasks. A recognised Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent and a clean driving licence are essential.