Workshop Technician – Mechanical / Hydraulic – Aberdeen

Workshop Technician - Mechanical / Hydraulic

Kintore, Aberdeenshire
Permanent

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Technician to join a growing subsea services business based in Kintore. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with strong hydraulic and mechanical experience who enjoys working within a fast-paced workshop environment supporting specialist subsea and offshore equipment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the testing, maintenance, assembly, commissioning, modification, and upgrade of a wide range of hydraulic and mechanical equipment, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

* Test, maintain, prepare, modify, and upgrade equipment in line with OEM and company procedures.

* Complete all workshop documentation accurately and to a high standard.

* Carry out equipment inspections, fault finding, and repairs.

* Assist with equipment inventory management and stock control.

* Ensure workshop areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and organised condition.

* Operate plant equipment and workshop tools safely and efficiently.

* Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing HSE initiatives.

* Follow all company procedures relating to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

* Undertake any required technical or HSE training relevant to the role.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience & Skills

* Time-served industry experience within a hydraulic or mechanical role.

* Strong practical knowledge of hydraulic systems, components, and fault diagnosis.

* Ability to assemble, test, and maintain hydraulic equipment from technical drawings and manuals.

* Experience maintaining hydraulic and mechanical equipment within workshop, offshore, marine, or agricultural environments.

* Experience using hand tools and working in workshop settings.

* Experience working with subsea ROV or diver equipment, including:

* BOP Pumps

* ROV Torque Tools

* Stanley Diver Tools

* ROV Cleaning & Intervention Tools

* Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and engineering instructions.

* Basic IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

* ONC / HNC / Apprenticeship / City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical, Hydraulic, Agricultural, or Marine Engineering.

* Experience with:

* Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)

* Hydraulic Reelers

* Grabs

* Hydraulic Shears

* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with hydraulic systems.

Competitive Salary
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed