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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Mechanical Technician

🏢 Orion • 📍 Aberdeen, Scotland • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£28,550 - £36,000
£2,379 - £3,000 / mo
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Location Base
Aberdeen, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Mechanical Technician, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
  • Safe and efficient operation of all mechanical, rotating equipment and associated systems, including high frequency PMR work, completing planned and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems. Updating the electronic CMMS system SAP to provide details of task and work history, in addition to system reporting. Accountable for the execution and prioritising of assigned work orders in the 7-day plan. Safety Critical equipment maintenance, repair, inspection, fault finding on mechanical equipment throughout the Platform Topsides.
The range of equipment includes, but is not limited to the following:
Rotating Equipment
Process Pumps & Utilities
Gas Compression
Air Compressors
Power Generation Support
Production and Utility Equipment and Systems
Wellhead Equipment
Heat Exchangers
Production Valves
Filtration Systems
Hydrocyclones
  • Works with equipment vendors to execute major maintenance activities; competence to work on pump and generator sets and mentor less experienced personnel up to this standard. Competent in use of procedures, maintains accurate and comprehensive records including, daily and trip handover documents, maintenance records.

Experience & Qualifications:
  • Industry recognised Apprenticeship and relevant qualification (minimum S/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and background in heavy industrial rotating equipment. Extensive mechanical operations and maintenance competency, preferably gained in an offshore environment or oil and gas industry.
  • Must have the ability to compile technical reports with associated drawings as required, pertaining to mechanical systems or operations.
  • Proactive approach to HE&S initiatives.
  • Demonstrate good teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a close, multi-discipline environment. Maintain positive and tactful relationships with others.
  • Demonstrate proactive, flexible and positive attitude. Share knowledge freely with others to ensure best practices.

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference:TR/065296

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Technician roles across Orion's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,550 - £36,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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