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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Mechanical Technician

Salary Range
£45,418 - £55,150
£3,785 - £4,596 / mo

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Location Base
Aberdeen, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.


We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.


The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.


We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.


Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?


JOB TITLE: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Mechanical Maintenance and repair on the Hewett Complex and Asoc. Platforms.
  • Take personal responsibility for safety and adhere to Petrofac’s ‘Eight Golden Rules’.
  • ‘Live’ our Petrofac Values and apply them in day-to-day work.
  • Report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and deputise for this position as required.
  • Maintain all mechanical systems for the process and utility systems to optimize availability
  • Complete routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, corrective maintenance and installation of equipment.
  • Update / maintain CMM System.
  • Safeguard availability / operating condition of mechanical systems so that production targets are achieved.
  • Complete condition monitoring for maximum reliability and availability.
  • Actively participate and manage platform records for assurance purposes, ie. Hose registers, PSV registers, Flange break records, etc.
  • Operate as part of an integrated multi-disciplined team.
  • Work at all times within the Safety Management Systems and Safety Case.
  • Ensure work carried out by 3rd party personnel conform to statutory regulations.
  • Assist other trades / disciplines as required within the limits and capabilities / experience.
  • Liaise with Technical Authorities when required regarding issues relating to mechanical equipment held on the asset.
  • Perform in an emergency role as defined by the Company Emergency Response Procedure Manual.
  • Carry out planning / procurement and CMM work orders in preparation for Maintenance activities.
  • Carry out safe instrument isolations within the platform PTW systems for self and other performing authorities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Recognised Mechanical apprenticeship / training scheme.
  • Minimum C&G or equivalent.
  • HNC / ONC or equivalent.
  • Offshore First Aid.
  • BOSIET / FOET.
  • OGUK.
  • Maintenance support activities in a Hazardous Industry.
  • Multi-skilling / operations.
  • PTW systems and Control of Work.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Technician roles across Petrofac's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,418 - £55,150 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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