Job summary
Mechanical Technician
Oil & Gas / Energy Sector
Bristol, Newport, Gloucester, Swindon, Bath, Taunton
£45k to £55k depending on experience
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Key skills required for this role
Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Important
Demonstrated experience as a Mechanical Technician maintaining mechanical equipment, including pumps, pipework, valves, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels.
Job description
This is an opportunity for a professional and proactive Mechanical Technician to join our client's team at the Avonmouth fuel terminal where you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving 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 maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of mechanical systems essential to fuel handling and storage.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and bolting activities on mechanical equipment including pumps, pipework systems, valves, exchangers, and vessels.
2. Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
3. Assist with commissioning new mechanical equipment and modifications as required.
4. Obtain quotations for spares, repairs, and improvements from suppliers.
5. Coordinate and oversee external contractors on planned works.
6. Identify reliability or cost-efficiency improvements.
7. Maintain high standards of housekeeping in workshops and storage areas.
Candidate Requirements:
8. Time-served mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
9. Knowledge of industrial maintenance and safe systems of work (RAMS).
10. Ideally experience in the oil, gas, petrochemical or broader energy sector.
11. A disciplined, safety-focused, and solutions-oriented approach.
12. Basic computer skills (e.g., maintenance systems, reporting tools).
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