Mechanical Assistant

OPTIMA Solutions UK Ltd are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Assistant.

**SUMMARY**: The Mechanical Assistant will work alongside the Base Mechanic to deliver tasks to the highest standards and provide best-in-class service quality to clients. This new role will support all mechanical activities within the Company’s facilities, maintaining and servicing all Company equipment, and recommending innovations to drive continuous improvement.

The role also supports the Base Electrician and Workshop Foreman in the repair, maintenance and servicing of equipment, pre-job loading out of equipment, back-load inventories, and other workshop activities as directed.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **(including but not limited to the following):

- To service, maintain & repair all Company equipment to the highest standards, including yard equipment and HYDRO-BOOST Diesel Pumps.
- To assist and carry out repairs on centrifugal pump ends and replacing component parts as necessary.
- To prepare and carry out 3rd Party Release Inspections to allow HYDRO-BOOST Diesel Pumps to be successfully mobilised offshore.
- To gain broad and effective knowledge of all Mechanical shut-downs, such as Overspeed, Gas shutdown and Emergency stops.
- To keep calibration/safety systems on units up to date and filed accordingly.
- The accurate and timely completion of documentation according to relevant procedures i.e. maintenance sheets, certification, and equipment request forms.
- To assist Engineering and Operations team with technical and experience input.
- Support the Base Mechanic in monitoring and evaluating the services and products received from 3rd parties and suppliers.
- To become familiar with the use of all operations and parts manuals for the HYDRO-BOOST Diesel Pump fleet.
- Assist in procurement for the Mechanical Department.
- Assist in maintaining and improving the Mechanical Bay and stores.
- Responsible for the general housekeeping, good order and appearance of the Mechanical Bay.
- Attend other work sites when required.
- Included in workshop on-call rota.
- Attend daily toolbox talks
- Implement cost and time saving ideas for maintenance and equipment preparation.

**Qualifications/Education**:

- Must be numerate and literate to Secondary School Education level.

**Personal Skills**:

- Must enjoy and thrive on being “hands-on”
- Be a hard-working and effective team player
- Have the ability to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines
- Have an investigative mind, be inquisitive.
- Be a quick learner; ask questions.
- Have good problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Have good written and spoken communication skills.
- Have the ability to interpret requests and instructions accurately.
- Be prepared to use own initiative and operate safely and autonomously whilst maintaining a high standard of reporting and accountability to the Workshop Foreman or Base Mechanic.

**Knowledge & Experience**:
Previous experience in warehousing and equipment maintenance and servicing is required, as well as experience of pressure testing, valves and fittings. Forklift Truck operation certification preferred but not essential.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aberdeen, AB12 3LE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Diesel Equipment repair: 1 year (required)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/09/2024
Reference ID: OPTIMA - Mechanical Assistant