NES Fircroft on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas Operator are seeking experienced Offshore Crane Mechanics to join the intervention team in the Southern North Sea. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the maintenance and integrity of safety-critical lifting equipment across a number of offshore assets.
You'll be working as part of a team of multi-skilled technicians, ensuring that cranes and associated systems remain compliant, operational, and safe. This position is well suited to a proactive, technically skilled individual who enjoys hands-on work and offshore life.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform planned and corrective maintenance on cranes, winches, engines, and ancillary systems
* Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and (where possible) electrical faults
* Carry out major scopes such as winch and hydraulic ram replacements
* Conduct mechanical inspections and maintain inspection records
* Ensure all work complies with LOLER, PUK, and industry safety standards
* Liaise with onshore cranes & lifting teams and external vendors
* Monitor crane inventory, certification, and raise work/material requests
* Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and specifications
Requirements:
* Recognised mechanical qualification or apprenticeship
* Previous offshore Oil & Gas experience is essential
* Crane Competency Training (Stages 1–3) preferred
* Strong understanding of crane systems, LOLER regulations, and offshore safety standardsReside in the
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