Mechanical Technician

Portsmouth Calling! Skilled Mechanical Technician Needed for Fuel Storage Operations.

Do you thrive in high-pressure situations and value safety above all else? Are you a hands-on technician with a knack for troubleshooting mechanical systems? Then this opportunity might be the perfect fit!
Join our client’s dynamic team at their Portsmouth-based fuel storage facility. As a crucial member of a small maintenance crew, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the entire system. Prepare for a role where meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to safety are paramount.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Master planned maintenance schedules, tackling tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Be the eagle eye on-site, identifying and reporting defects for swift resolution.
• Collaborate with the Depot Engineer to maintain meticulous PPM records, meeting deadlines without fail.
• Set the stage for success by prepping work areas for depot, system, and component maintenance.
• Channel your inner detective! Utilise diagnostic skills to pinpoint faults in complex systems.
• Become a blueprint translator – understand technical drawings, P&IDs, and isometric diagrams like the back of your hand.
• Master the safety game! Possess a thorough understanding of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), Risk Assessments (RAMs), and Permit to Work (PTW) procedures. You’ll even be entrusted with creating RAMs yourself for safe task execution.
• Step up as AP – your keen eye will be crucial for Control of Works and Permit to Work procedures.

About You:

• A certified Mechanical Technician with qualifications like a recognised Craft Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Operations or Pipework Systems, Level 3 BTEC/NVQ in Mechanical Maintenance, and completed Flange Management Training.
• A whiz with rotating and static equipment – tanks, pumps, valves, and pipework are your domain.
• Medically fit and ready to occasionally tackle confined spaces (with supplied breathing equipment, of course!).
• A true team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and exudes professionalism.
• Tech-savvy enough to navigate computer records and keep paperwork accurate and timely.

Ready to step up and make a difference in a safety-critical role? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Apply today and join our client’s dynamic team in Portsmouth.

Job Title – Mechanical Technician
Location – Gosport, Portsmouth
Type – Permanent 37 Hours
Salary – £32-£35K, 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 12% Employer Pension.

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