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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 47,590 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

This is an opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our client's team at the Hythe fuel storage terminal (SO45 3NR) where you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems.

The role of Mechanical Maintenance Technician is key in ensuring the terminal operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a range of mechanical systems essential to fuel handling and storage.

Key Responsibilities:

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.Candidate Requirements:

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).Candidates must have a driving license. If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for an exciting new role within a leading engineering and maintenance provider, we would love to hear from you

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