Mechanical Technician

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

7/31/2025

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:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and bolting activities on mechanical equipment including pumps, pipework systems, valves, exchangers, 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).

If you are an experienced Mechanical Technician looking for an exciting new role within a leading engineering and maintenance provider, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated team in Kingston upon Hull as a valued Mechanical Technician.

Desired Skills and Experience

Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician