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SLB

Mechanical Technician

CompanySLB
LocationSouthampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/12/2026

UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics

Occupation Type
Engineering technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£42,500 (£21.79 per hour)
Occupation rate applies

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Description
Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Mechanical Technicianlocated in Fawley, Southampton. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What’s In It For You

  • The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
  • The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
  • Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
  • Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment

What You Will Do

  • Involvement in the repair, installation and maintenance of mechanical systems including ability to maintain, overhaul, inspect and service a range of rotating mechanical components such Gearboxes, Mixers and Pumps, including Air Operate Pumps.
  • Providing detailed PM Reports for uploading into Computerised Maintenance System.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in a Safe and effective manner, in accordance with appropriate Legislation and Company Procedures, where required develop/assist in the provision of Task Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
  • Work with other members of the Team to diagnose faults, monitor performance of Mechanical Equipment and highlight opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure Spare Mechanical Components are readily available, including highlighting the need for spare parts and coordinating items/materials through the Workshop.
  • You’ll be a member of a small, multi-disciplined Maintenance Team working on a batch Chemical Processing Site with the opportunity to work on a wide range of activities associated with both Planned and Reactive Maintenance. As required, you’ll be expected to support and supplement the Team in delivering the Maintenance requirements, and as such a defined area of responsibility within the Maintenance Department will be assigned to you. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to develop skill sets to assist the Team in the overall delivering the Maintenance Service.

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Appropriate mechanical fitter apprenticeship (or similar)
    • Experience in the repair, installation and maintenance of mechanical systems
    • Basic IT skills

    Physical Demands

    • Ability to work at height or within confined spaces as required (training will be provided).
    • This role requires working on a chemical manufacturing plant.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Knowledge of centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps and air operated pumps
    • Appropriate welding qualifications for stainless steel and carbon steel pipework fabrication

    About Us

    ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.

    We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

    For more news and information, visit SLB.com

    Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal , LinkedIn: SLBGlobal , or Instagram at @SLBGlobal .

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

    In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

    We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

    In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

    We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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