Mechanic / Maintenance Technician

What you’ll be doing:

Joining Ashtead Technology as Mechanic/Maintenance Technician, you will join our Mechanical Solution service line where you will be responsible for the build, maintenance & operation of our range of diesel, hydraulic, electric & pneumatically powered rental equipment.

Some of your other responsibilities will include;

• Inspecting , testing, repairing and preparing Diesel Driven Pumps, HPUs, Air Powered Reels and compressors


• Ensuring all relevant and necessary maintenance activities are carried out at planned intervals/when required and are documented correctly


• Checking in and testing equipment on its return from hire as per workshop procedures


• Ensuring that all equipment is cosmetically presentable prior to being mobilised on a job. This will involve needle gunning, grinding, rubbing down, undercoating and painting equipment


• Ensuring that all equipment meets Puwer regulations. This will involve fabricating protective guards to restrict access to moving machinery parts.  Measuring, marking, grinding, cutting, drilling, welding, preparing, painting, fitting


• Responsible for all equipment pre-mobilisation / demobilisation checks. This will involve checking oil levels, grease, fuel, adjustments, function test, pressure test, check certification, check sheets, and completing associated paperwork


• Building, testing, pre mob checking and maintaining a range of diesel, hydraulic and air driven equipment


• Assisting clients offsite with various work scopes as required


• Fabricating and building of rental equipment


• Maintaining maintenance records and carrying out all routine maintenance duties

What experience you'll bring:

• You will hold a City & Guilds level 3 in HGV maintenance and repair, or industry equivalent (agricultural, plant and marine), or HNC in Mechanical Engineering


• Experience in the repair, maintenance and testing of technology in a mechanical engineering environment


• Experience working with mechanical machinery essential

Desirable experience, but not essential experience:

• You can diagnose and repair all types of diesel engines (Detroit, Volvo, CAT, Iveco, Perkins)


• You have experience in pneumatic and hydraulic systems beneficial


• Knowledge of rotational systems/equipment


• Basic electrical knowledge


• You will hold a Forklift licence or have experience operating a forklift
  

Who we are:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

What we’ll offer:

• A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed


• The opportunity to make meaningful impact by empowering employees with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles and drive business success


• Guidance & support from the experienced leaders you work with who are committed to your success and professional development


• A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members