Workshop Technician

Job description

Lead Workshop Technician

Location: Aberdeen

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 (Plus Offshore Day Rate Uplifts)

Start Date: Immediate/Negotiable

Experienced in hydraulic workshop operations, subsea asset compliance, and offshore leadership? Ready to take ownership of safety, certification, and technical oversight? Then this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Workshop Operations

• Lead assembly, testing, maintenance and refurbishment of hydraulic/mechanical equipment
• Ensure safe and efficient workshop operations
• Maintain a clean, organised working environment
• Supervise and support technicians

Asset Management & Compliance

• Manage certification and documentation for subsea assets (including LOLER & PUWER)
• Maintain service logs, inspection records and equipment history
• Control goods in/out and asset tracking
• Support equipment mobilisation and demobilisation for global projects

Technical Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics
• Diagnose and fault-find hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Liaise with engineering teams on repairs and upgrades

QHSE

• Follow and enforce company QHSE procedures
• Assist with risk assessments
• Support incident reporting and corrective actions

Offshore Support

• Act as Lead Technician offshore when required
• Operate and supervise company equipment offshore

Experience Required:

Essential

• Senior Technician / Foreman / Workshop Supervisory experience in Subsea, Oil & Gas or Offshore
• Strong hydraulic and mechanical knowledge
• Experience managing certification and technical documentation
• Understanding of LOLER and PUWER
• Good IT skills (MS Office)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Based locally to Aberdeen and willing to travel offshore

Desirable

• Valid offshore certificates (BOSIET, MIST, OGUK)
• Forklift licence
• Basic CAD knowledge

This is a rare opportunity to work with a dynamic and forward-looking company. If this sounds like the role for you, then please drop your CV below or email me at ahaddock@insignistalent.com!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aberdeen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English