Job Purpose: The role is essential for keeping thesite plant and equipment running efficiently, focusing on proactive and reactive mechanical repairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and machinery. The role ensures operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and adherence to health, safety and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities: - Mechanical maintenance: Performing both reactive and proactive mechanical repairs and improvements on plant equipment - Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on various mechanical systems (both offline and online i.e. hydraulic roller systems, racks, pipe handling facilities) and plant equipment - Diagnose mechanical faults and perform timely repairs to minimize downtime - Assemble, install and test mechanical components and systems - Carry out preventative maintenance schedules in line with operational requirements - Perform time critical reconfigurations - Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, inspections and equipment performance - Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, procedures and standards - Support engineering projects, including equipment modifications and upgrades - Liaise with other maintenance disciplines and production teams to ensure seamless operations - Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and safety of mechanical equipment Required Qualifications & Experience: - NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting or related discipline - Proven experience as a mechanic or fitter in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment - Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics etc. - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and manuals - Familiarity with safe working practices, including confined space entry and working at heights Skills & Competencies: - Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills - Excellent teamwork and communication abilities - Attention to detail and commitment to quality - Flexible approach to shift patterns and emergency call-outs Desirable: - Experience in large plant or heavy industrial environments, with a focus on hydraulics, pneumatics etc. - Welding or fabrication experience would be advantageous Peopleare our businessworldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.