Mechanical Technician, Alton

Sector: Onshore Gas Storage & Energy Infrastructure

Location: Hampshire (Near Basingstoke / Alton area)

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent (Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm + Call-out Rota)

About the Company:

We are partnering with a premier operator of critical UK energy infrastructure, specialising in large-scale underground gas storage and processing facilities. Operating a high-compliance, top-tier COMAH asset, they play a vital role in national energy security. The organization is highly regarded for its world-class safety culture, absolute asset integrity, and an outstanding benefits package designed to reward and retain top technical professionals.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a multi-skilled, mechanical-biased Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join the asset maintenance team. This role is focused on ensuring the reliability and safety of a live process plant. It is an ideal position for an experienced industrial mechanic who thrives on detailed fault-finding, preventive maintenance, and working on high-spec rotating and static equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Maintenance: Carry out routine preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on complex mechanical systems, including high-pressure pumps, compressors, valves, and actuators.

• Fault Diagnosis: Troubleshoot and repair mechanical plant failures, utilizing root cause principles to optimize asset runtime and integrity.

• Rigorous Safety Compliance: Execute all tasks in accordance with stringent top-tier industrial safety standards, hazardous area (ATEX) regulations, and formal Permit-to-Work systems.

• Contractor Support: Work collaboratively with external specialist engineering contractors during site outages and major plant overhauls.

• Emergency Response: Participate in a structured on-call rota to deliver rapid emergency breakdown response, protecting site operations and national supply continuity.

What We're Looking For:

• Technical Qualifications: NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or an engineering apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance.

• Industry Background: Proven track record working on live process plant operations-ideally Onshore Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical processing, Power Generation, or heavy utility infrastructure.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of static and rotating equipment, laser alignment, mechanical seals, and pipework integrity.

• Logistics: Due to the emergency call-out response requirements, you must live within a 1-hour travelling distance of the Hampshire facility and hold a full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer (Package & Benefits):

• Salary: Highly competitive base salary (dependent upon experience).

• Premium Call-Out Structure: Lucrative standby and call-out terms:

  • Weekdays: Paid at 5 hours base rate standby, plus a minimum of 5 hours at 1.5x base rate per call-out.

  • Weekends & Bank Holidays: Minimum of 5 hours at 2.0x base rate per call-out.

• Bonus: Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) with a potential of up to 15% of salary based on performance targets.

• Pension: Premium 10% employer company contribution.

• Time Off: 25 days annual leave.

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance (PMI) and a 600/year Gym Allowance.

• Protection: Group Income Protection and Group Life Assurance (8x base salary).