Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Work Type: Permanent
Salary: £50, 149
Hours: 37.5 per week / Mon - Fri
Location: Hythe Terminal, New Road, Hardley, SO45 3NR
This is an opportunity for a professional and proactive Mechanical Technician to join our client's maintenance team at the Hythe fuel terminal where you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems.
The role of Mechanical Technician is key in ensuring the terminal operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of a wide range of mechanical systems essential to fuel handling and storage.
What you'll be doing:
* Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment including pumps, pipework systems, valves, and vessels.
* Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
* Assist with commissioning new mechanical equipment and modifications as required.
* Obtain quotations for spares, repairs, and improvements from suppliers.
* Coordinate and oversee external contractors on planned works.
* Identify reliability or cost-efficiency improvements.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping in workshops and storage areas.
What we're looking for:
* Time-served mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
* Knowledge of industrial maintenance and safe systems of work (RAMS).
* Ideally experience in the oil, gas, petrochemical or broader energy sector.
* A disciplined, safety-focused, and solutions-oriented approach.
* Basic computer skills (e.g., maintenance systems, reporting tools).
What's your next step?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - please click the apply button and we'll be in touch shortly to discuss next steps.
Desired Skills and Experience
Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Technician, Pumps, Pipework, Valves, Fuel Systems, Process Equipment, Royal Navy, Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas,