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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

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