Mechanical Technician
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Permanent position

About Us:
Scantech Offshore part of the James Fisher Group, provide an impressive range of rental equipment, including air compressors, steam generators and rig cooling services, as well as designing, installing and commissioning bespoke heat suppression safety systems.
James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.

The Role:
The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the manufacturing, assembly and service of the company’s products as directed by the senior team.
Ensure that products conform, QA processes and safety is adhered too.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervision and training of Trainee/Assistant Technicians
• Signs off controlled company documentation. 
• Planning workloads and delegating tasks.
• Carries out all operational activities in a safe and reliable manner.
• Participate in the movement of materials through workshop from start to completion.
• Development of team’s skills and competencies
• Effectively communicate with other departments and stakeholders.
• Organise the workshop areas and ensure they are kept clean.

In addition, work with the engineers to keep products up to date to ensure the future proofing of products.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship or training program in a technical discipline to a minimum of a NVQ qualification (or equivalent nationally recognised qualification).    
• Previous experience within a mechanical discipline.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety within the work environment.
• Proven track record within a manufacturing/ service environment.                                  

Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas and renewables.

At Scantech Offshore our remit extends to the provision of qualified and competent personnel for the operating, servicing and maintaining all rental equipment, affording clients the highest standards of quality and safety for operations.

ScanTech Offshore products are delivered worldwide from our key locations in the UK (Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth) and Western Australia (Perth).

As a market leader in the field of well test support, we are committed to providing enhanced value to our customers by tailoring our specialist skills and engineering capabilities to their precise requirements. ScanTech Offshore is a pioneer in designing innovative and technical solutions that meet or exceed regulatory, quality and safety standards.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.