Mechanical Technician

Frequent overtime paid at 150%, 9% combined pension contributions, companywide bonus scheme and the chance to become a part of a globally operating organisation are just a few of the perks that the Mechanical Technician will enjoy whilst working with this impressive Engineering business.

This award-winning organisation was recently ranked as one the top 25 Manufacturing employers world-wide. Since their establishment over 160 years ago, they have become a household name within a number of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Power Generation, and now employ over 15,000 people across 180 facilities world-wide.

This position is based in ELLON workshop, meaning that the Mechanical Technician will be easily able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Aberdeen, Dyce, Peterhead and Inverurie.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Dismantling, refurbishing and re-assembling industrial rotating equipment including Pumps, Gearboxes, Generators and Motors
• Repair of components, fitting and pinning wear rings, bushes, pressure testing and dynamic impellor balancing
• Assembly of complex pumps in line with inspection report, operator specifications and work instructions
• Liaising with the Technical Quality Department to detail & record findings, as well as advising on repair requirements

The successful Mechanical Technician will have:

• IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Formal qualifications within Engineering (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, HND, BTEC or similar)
• Stable work history & experience working within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong & stable experience building, assembling, servicing, maintaining or repairing industrial rotating equipment (motors, generators, pumps, gearboxes, valves, compressors, turbines etc.)

Working Hours of the Mechanical Technician:
37 Hours per week, spread across a regular day shift pattern:

• Monday to Thursday – 07:00 to 16:00
• Friday – 07:00 to 13:00

In return, the Mechanical Technician will receive:

• Annual Salary: £43,226.00 (£22.46 per hour)
• Annual Bonus: Up to £1,800.00
• Frequent Overtime Available: Paid at time and a half
• Holiday Allowance: 34 Days per annum including public holidays
• 9% Combined pension contribution (4% employer / 5% employee)

To apply for the Mechanical Technician position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information