Workshop Hydraulics Technician

CompanyActeon

LocationNorfolk, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/23/2026

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Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

Claxton is a part of Acteon Group of subsea services businesses. We combine experienced Project Engineering and fast track Design and R&D capability with huge inventory of rapid call off tooling, to deliver to our clients. Across a vast array of drilling riser systems, well abandonment equipment and structures, Claxton delivers pragmatic, safe reliable solutions to the operating challenges faced by our clients. We have a Global team with a singular mission, to make our clients projects happen.

We are looking to source a Workshop Hydraulics Technician on a full time, permanent basis. Based at their facilities in Great Yarmouth, the Workshop Hydraulics Technician is to carry out maintenance of CES Decommissioning and hammer rental equipment, and work with fellow workshop techs to prepare equipment for Decom projects offshore. You shall have a strong background in hydraulics and mechanical systems and be able to fault diagnose across various systems. You will help to continually improve the maintenance techniques for improved efficiency within the department. Assist other departments when required ensuring all health and safety guidelines and Claxton procedures are being always followed.

Duties & Main Responsibilities

Responsible for the refurbishment, servicing, repair and testing of Hydraulic diesel and electric Power Units (HPU), Control Panels, Tensioning systems hammers and thereafter any other Claxton equipment as required.
Ensure Decommissioning equipment is fit for purpose and ready for project operational requirements.
To ensure that all activities are undertaken safely and to ensure that HSE legislation, company processes, policies, and procedures are implemented and always followed.
Input into preparation of generic written schemes of examination and generic maintenance/refurbishment procedures for various product lines.
To perform any other assigned project work as allocated by the Workshop Supervisor.
Inspection, maintenance, repair, and testing of Claxton's hydraulic equipment in accordance with procedures.
Perform periodic maintenance work on Claxton equipment as dictated by general maintenance procedures.
Inspection and testing of all new HPU's, hydraulic controls/ components.
Carry out troubleshooting of failed equipment and quarantine items as appropriate.

In conjunction with Decom Supervisor, develop detailed maintenance programs for existing key equipment, and update hydraulic circuits and drawings.

Attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) as required and as per Claxton generated procedures.

Ensure all required equipment certification is current and up to date, as per general operations manual and maintenance procedures liaising with QA.

Where and when required, subject to demands of day-to-day business; assist with stripping down & redressing of various Claxton/Client tooling & equipment.

Carry out pressure testing in line with Claxton Procedure.

Assisting other product lines where required.

Required

NVQ level 3 or good standard of education, GCSE or above
Working knowledge of oilfield practices preferred
Experience of hydraulic equipment and general inspection
Ability to read Hydraulic schematics and GA drawings
A working knowledge of Health & Safety, ISO9001, 14001, 45001 and QA procedures
Minimum 5 years served in a similar role
Experience of safety critical issues
Experience with AMOT safety systems preferred
Excellent engineering aptitude
Basic experience of using Word, Excel, Office 365
Excellent trouble shooting abilities
Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Self-Motivated and Driven