Location
Stanford-le-Hope
Application Deadline
Friday, August 29, 2025
Job Summary
About BPA:
At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell-two of the world's leading oil majors. With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in "Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365" by operating a variety of onshore facilities and provide our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our lively membership in key industry bodies and our adherence to internationally accredited standards.
Our People:
What sets BPA apart is our people. Our clients choose us for our professionalism, capability, and depth of experience. With over a century of combined industry knowledge, our Leadership team is passionate about developing the potential of our staff. We invest heavily in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams not only have fulfilling careers but also deliver 'best in class' technical advice and services to our clients.
Mechanical Technician - Thames
What will you be doing?
You will join our Operations and Maintenance team in undertaking safe and efficient mechanical maintenance and inspection of plant and equipment at allocated sites. You will perform or coordinate others completing maintenance and inspection tasks in accordance with schedules interfacing as necessary with the computerised maintenance management system.
What do we need from you?
* Someone who enjoys a varied working life and a love of the outdoors
* Experience of maintenance and fault finding on mechanical plant and equipment
* A recognised professional qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline to NVQ level 3 or equivalent standard
* Valid UK driving licence
* Happy to participate in an out-of-hours call-out roster for response to breakdowns, system alarms or other operational requirements on a 7x24hr basis
Benefits
* Tools/Equipment
* Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary)
* Life insurance (4x annual salary)
* 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
* Additional holiday purchase scheme
* Family friendly policies
* Employee assistance support scheme
* Various well-being initiatives
Salary
Basic salary of £30,000 - £35,000 + benefits (guaranteed overtime & on-call payments in addition)
Diversity & Inclusion
Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all requirements. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.