Mechanical Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Barrow in Furness
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Routine maintenance Defect repair Gas production processing Technical report writing Plant modification Supervision Safe working practices Emergency response training

FULL DESCRIPTION

Mechanical Technician

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is hiring a Mechanical Technician for an initial 6-month contract at an onshore gas terminal in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. This is a temporary, full-time role on a 7 days on/7 days off rotation. Agency Worker / PAYE contract.

Note: Travel and accommodation expenses are not covered.

Responsibilities

  • Undertakes routine engineering maintenance and defect repair tasks to ensure reliability and availability of operational plant and equipment associated with gas production/processing and condensate storage.
  • Executes routine and non-routine maintenance activities in accordance with agreed procedures and operational requirements.
  • Investigates complex technical problems relating to critical plant, identifies solutions and returns plant to normal operating service.
  • Prepares and presents technical reports and maintains records of activities.
  • Carries out commissioning and decommissioning activities.
  • Contributes to design and commissioning of plant modifications.
  • Supervises staff and vendor/contractor employees to ensure safe and efficient work.
  • Ensures safe working practices and permitry are in place.

Requirements

  • BTEC Ordinary Certificate or equivalent in an appropriate engineering subject.
  • Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance.
  • Sound understanding of engineering principles.
  • Thorough knowledge of procedures and process systems for health, safety and environmental performance.
  • Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Ability to carry out duties of level 3 Crane Driver when suitably trained.
  • Trained in firefighting, self-contained breath apparatus, coxswain, first aid etc. to be part of an Emergency Response Team.
  • Commitment to maintain and develop competencies.

Contact & Apply

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Direct contact: Rania Wanis - [contact hidden]

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