Workshop Mechanic

Odfjell Technology delivers safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that save time, cost, and reduce carbon emissions for our clients. Our people connect 50 years of industry experience with the technology of tomorrow. With projects in more than 20 countries, we are looking for talented people who can help us overcome today’s challenges and realise the opportunities ahead.

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Workshop Mechanic within our Well Services Department based in Portlethen. The key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the responsibilities detailed below:

• Perform maintenance, repair, inspections, and testing of hydraulic, mechanical and manually operated equipment.
• Perform specialised maintenance on tools/equipment in accordance with company procedures.
• Prepare and complete load outs of tools/equipment to rig/base.
• Assist in the housekeeping of the Odfjell Technology facility, including all work areas and Yard.
• Assist in Goods In activities to receive, control, mark, and store equipment at the base.
• Ongoing self-inspection of performed work.
• Ensure that all material movements are carried out in a cost effective and safe manner.
• Participate in the OTL Safety Observation System at the worksite, including reporting incidents and near misses, unsafe behaviours and conditions.
• Ensure ongoing quality of service is provided, and that all internal and external clients’ requirements are met.
• Support in the provision of training to new warehouse staff as required.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of various functions of other departments and shore-based operations.
• At all times represent the Company in a professional manner both on and off the job, including maintaining confidentiality of Company and client business.
• At all times follow the OTL HSE Rules and safety expectations.
• Participate in company training/courses, and general meetings as/when required.
• Travel to other locations if requested.
• Perform any other duties as directed by your supervisor.

The successful candidate must have the following:

• The right to work in the UK.
• Qualification in a mechanical discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 4 years of mechanical experience in a similar role.
• Preferred but not essential: Experience with Tubular Running Equipment (power tongs, power units, casing running tools).
• Preferred but not essential: Travelling crane and forklift certification.

Why you should join our team:

The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.

We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.

We offer:

• 5 weeks, 4 days holidays, plus your birthday, plus 4 public holidays off per annum.
• 36 hour working week with Friday being a half day.
• Pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Medical Cash Plan scheme.
• Life and Personal Accident Insurance.

We live our core values – creative, competent, result oriented, committed – while always being safety conscious.

We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.