Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Sector:
Onshore Gas Storage & Energy Infrastructure

Location:

Hampshire (Near Basingstoke / Alton area)

Position Type:
Full-time, Permanent (Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm + Call-out Rota)

About the Company:

We are partnering with a premier operator of critical UK energy infrastructure, specialising in large-scale underground gas storage and processing facilities. Operating a high‑compliance, top‑tier COMAH asset, they play a vital role in national energy security. The organization is highly regarded for its world‑class safety culture, absolute asset integrity, and an outstanding benefits package designed to reward and retain top technical professionals.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a multi‑skilled, mechanical‑biased Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join the asset maintenance team. This role is focused on ensuring the reliability and safety of a live process plant. It is an ideal position for an experienced industrial mechanic who thrives on detailed fault‑finding, preventive maintenance, and working on high‑spec rotating and static equipment.

• Mechanical Maintenance:
  Carry out routine preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on complex mechanical systems, including high‑pressure pumps, compressors, valves, and actuators.
• Fault Diagnosis:
  Troubleshoot and repair mechanical plant failures, utilizing root cause principles to optimise asset runtime and integrity.
• Rigorous Safety Compliance:
  Execute all tasks in accordance with stringent top‑tier industrial safety standards, hazardous area (ATEX) regulations, and formal Permit‑to‑Work systems.
• Contractor Support:
  Work collaboratively with external specialist engineering contractors during site outages and major plant overhauls.
• Emergency Response:
  Participate in a structured on‑call rota to deliver rapid emergency breakdown response, protecting site operations and national supply continuity.

• Technical
  
  Qualifications:
  
  NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or an engineering apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance.
• Industry Background:
  Proven track record working on live process plant operations – ideally Onshore Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical processing, Power Generation, or heavy utility infrastructure.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong understanding of static and rotating equipment, laser alignment, mechanical seals, and pipework integrity.
• Logistics:
  Due to the emergency call‑out response requirements, you must live within a 1‑hour travelling distance of the Hampshire facility and hold a full UK driving licence.

• Salary:
  Highly competitive base salary (dependent upon experience).
• Premium Call‑Out Structure:
  Lucrative standby and call‑out terms – Weekdays:
  Paid at 5 hours base rate standby, plus a minimum of 5 hours at 1.5x base rate per call‑out;
  Weekends & Bank Holidays:
  Minimum of 5 hours at 2.0x base rate per call‑out.
• Bonus:
  Short‑Term Incentive Plan (STIP) with a potential of up to 15% of salary based on performance targets.
• Pension:
  Premium 10% employer company contribution.
• Time Off: 25 days annual leave.
• Health & Wellness:
  Private Medical Insurance (PMI) and a £600/year gym allowance.
• Protection:
  Group Income Protection and Group Life Assurance (8x base salary).