Mechanical Technician

Position: Mechanical Technician
Job ID: 2930/15
Location: Campbeltown 
Rate/Salary: £33-35k
Type: 2-3 years Fixed term contract 

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Mechanical Technician 

Typically, this person must be reliable team players with strong health and safety awareness, willing to work on-call and at short notice, while upholding high standards of integrity and confidentiality. This safety-critical role involves working as part of a small maintenance team, performing manual and occasional confined space tasks to high safety standards, with potential travel requiring a full (preferably clean) driving licence.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Mechanical Technician:

• Complete weekly and monthly PPM documentation within agreed deadlines.            
• Prepare work areas for complex maintenance tasks on depot systems or components.            
• Perform planned maintenance and promptly address equipment faults.            
• Immediately report site defects to the Depot Engineer for timely resolution.            
• Apply diagnostic techniques to identify and resolve faults in systems and components.
• Possess strong knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, including RAMS and Permit to Work procedures; capable of reviewing tasks and preparing RAMS to ensure safe execution.
• Interpret technical documentation, including P&IDs, isometrics, and general arrangement drawings.

Qualifications and requirements for the Mechanical Technician:

• Full Uk Driver's licence             
• Strong working knowledge of rotating and static plant, including tanks, pumps, compressors, valves, actuators, pipework, and oil separators. 
• Qualified Mechanical Technician with a recognised Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Maintenance, BTEC Level 3, Flange Management Training).          
• Computer literate with the ability to complete paperwork and update records accurately and on time.          
• Medically fit for confined space entry and use of Breathing Apparatus.             
• Mechanical CompEx EX-11 knowledge highly desirable.             

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.