Mechanic
HSB Technical
Job ID: (phone number removed)
Location: Aberdeen
Rate/Salary: £36,668 + Overtime
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Mechanic
As a Mechanic, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a fleet of Fast Rescue Craft Vessels, ensuring all mechanical systems are operating safely and efficiently. Working within a busy workshop environment and on vessels in port, you will support planned maintenance activities whilst maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
HSB Technical's client is a well-established and highly respected organisation operating within the marine industry.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Mechanic:
- Service, diagnose and repair both inboard and outboard diesel and petrol Fast Rescue Craft.
- Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure vessel reliability and availability.
- Complete inflatable tube and fibreglass repairs when required.
- Maintain accurate planned maintenance, purchasing and job records.
- Ensure materials and spare parts are correctly allocated against maintenance tasks.
- Work in accordance with company safety procedures, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Permit to Work systems and isolation procedures.
- Assist with deliveries, collections and logistics for vessels operating within Aberdeen Harbour.
- Support workshop operations and carry out maintenance activities onboard vessels whilst alongside.
- Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota as required.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as directed by management.
- Time-served Mechanical Engineer/Mechanic or equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience working on diesel and petrol engines.
- Candidates from the Marine, HGV, Plant, Agricultural, Heavy Vehicle, Forklift or similar mechanical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Basic IT skills and experience using maintenance systems would be advantageous.
- Strong commitment to safe working practices.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional travel and out-of-hours support.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.