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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 specificationsRequirements:
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 standards
Reside in the UK
Offshore certs in placeOn offer
Minimum 12month PAYE Contract and highly likely to be extended
Shift Rota -2wks on 2wks off, 12 hour days
Competitive day rate, mileage or travel tickets covered and hotel if required.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dedicated offshore intervention team
Long-term contract stability with a respected offshore operator
Opportunity to work across multiple assets and crane systems
Build your profile in a safety-led, high-performance environmentApply Now:
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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients
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