Technician Level 1 (Workshop / Field)

STATS Group; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Inverurie is seeking a Workshop and Field Technician. The role involves surveying, repairing, and testing tools and equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a mechanical trade background, experience in pressure testing, and the ability to work as part of a focused team. This position requires onshore and offshore travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Competent understanding of engineering drawings and assembly techniques.
• Ability to use inspection equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Experience with pressure testing and oilfield processes.

Responsibilities

• Survey, disassemble, repair, and test various equipment to standards.
• Travel to onshore/offshore sites for operational support.
• Maintain high quality standards for products and services.

Skills

Understanding engineering drawings

Use of assembly and test equipment

Inspection equipment knowledge

Team collaboration

Planning assembly/testing methods

Education

Mechanical trade diploma

Job description

Overview

Kintore, Aberdeenshire, UK — May 2025

Job Purpose: To survey, disassemble, repair, evaluate, support, assemble and test various STATS tools/services and equipment in the workshop and the field, and to operate various tools in a safe manner while ensuring a quality product and service is provided to the client at all times. Act as a main point of contact for clients while offshore/at client locations.

Reports To

Workshop Supervisor & Field & Workshop Manager

Internal/External Relationships

Internal: Field, Projects, Design

External: Clients & Suppliers

Responsibilities

• Workshop Role
  • Survey, disassemble, repair, evaluate, assemble and test tools/equipment to STATS and STATS customer/client standards/procedures.
  • FAT involvement to bridge workshop and field activities.
  • Maintain high quality standards for STATS products and services.
  • Work safely to protect colleagues, visitors and clients on site.
  • Move materials/equipment within the shop area; report any material or equipment defects to the Workshop Supervisor.
  • Ensure all drawings, procedures and instructions are up to date before work commences.
  • Aid in proposing and introducing new assembly/testing techniques to improve productivity or safety.
  • Liaise with the Workshop Supervisor on issues; report environmental and health and safety issues; work within STATS standards and procedures.
  • Assist in creating risk assessments and maintain material certification/traceability for all materials used.
  • Aid in selecting tooling and capital equipment and support PE’s and Workshop Supervisor with material/project issues.
• Field Role
  • Travel to onshore/offshore sites in the UK and overseas to support STATS operational requirements.
  • Maintain high quality standards for STATS products and services; report defects to Field and Workshop Manager.
  • Ensure drawings, procedures and instructions are current prior to work.
  • Propose and introduce new assembly/testing techniques to improve productivity or safety.
  • Liaise with Field & Workshop Manager on issues; involve in environmental, health and safety matters; assist in risk assessments as required.
  • Coordinate with Field Technician Level II & III or Project Engineer on material/client/project issues.
  • Ensure gauge/inspection equipment is correct and current prior to use.
  • Support other departments as required.
• Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities
  • Comply with STATS and client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures.
  • Immediately report accidents/incidents/near misses/hazards and complete relevant paperwork.

Experience / Competence / Skills / Knowledge

• Competent in understanding engineering drawings, terminology, assembly and pressure testing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications; safe use of assembly and test equipment and tools.
• Ability to use inspection equipment and understand various assembly/testing methods.
• Ability to work on own initiative and plan assembly/testing methods.
• Team player with a high standard of work respecting client lead times; professional representation of the company.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade with good understanding of assembly and pressure testing techniques.
• All-round experience of oilfield processes and safety controls.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work as part of a small, focused team; flexible with shift work as required.
• Positive attitude; ability to use lifting equipment; understanding of environment, health and safety.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Internal Training Requirements

• Environmental Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Manual Handling
• STATS Internal Courses – Basic Level

Additional Note

STATS is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, in allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.