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