Mechanical Tooling Technician

We are seeking a skilled and detail oriented Tooling Technician to support the preparation, maintenance and testing of subsea mechanical tooling and associated equipment. The Tooling Technician will be responsible for assembling, inspecting, servicing and fault finding tools to ensure they meet operational and safety standards. This role requires strong technical aptitude, a proactive approach to equipment readiness and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Based in Aberdeen UK, the position may require occasional regional travel and offshore support.

• Responsible for inspection, testing, repair and preparation of ROV Tooling
• Accurately completes service reports, inspection records and equipment documentation
• Commissioning new ROV tooling equipment
• Ensuring hire equipment is labelled and identified
• Preparing and testing ROV equipment for hire
• Inspecting, testing and servicing of ROV equipment returning from hire
• Fault reporting about missing/damaged equipment
• Carrying out repairs to ROV equipment
• Provide technical support to clients
• Attend mobilisations and site interface testing
• Maintain the stock control system used for spares and consumables
• Package equipment suitable for transport requirements
• Complete clients commercial invoice records
• Adhere to STR’s Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality policies and industry standards
• Follow hierarchy of controls as laid out in company risk assessments for various tasks required to be carried out as required
• To provide on call support when required
• Any other ad‑hoc duties as requested by the Technical & Operations Team Leader
• Attend Offshore training and undergo an Offshore medical

• Track record of experience in a technician role undertaking repair, maintenance and testing of ROV tooling equipment, preferably in a subsea environment
• Solid understanding of hydraulics/mechanics, ability to read schematics, including fault finding
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or another technical discipline and/or equivalent industry experience
• Ability to communicate throughout the organization structure
• Strong attention to detail
• Thrives under pressure and delivers high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Highly motivated and growth-oriented, with a passion for building a career in an industry-recognized technology company
• Problem‑solving capabilities, technical discipline and/or equivalent industry experience
• Experience 3 years+

• Private medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Wellbeing package such as additional paid leave day per year, enhanced sick pay and lunch and learns
• Comprehensive, ongoing training and development programmes such as STR Academy
• Charity/community events