Offshore / Onshore Mechanical Technician

Are you looking for a role that takes your mechanical expertise beyond the workshop and into the field? At Ashtead Technology, we have an opportunity for an Offshore / Onshore based Mechanical Technician to join our team and work collaboratively across both environments.

What you’ll be doing:

Based primarily at our Thainstone Technology Centre, this role also offers the opportunity to mobilise offshore on an ad-hoc basis, supporting operations as required. Whether you're in the workshop or offshore, you’ll be working with cutting edge equipment and technology as part of a skilled, solutions-driven team.

Key responsibilities include:

Operating, servicing and maintaining our fleet of subsea cutting, dredging, and cleaning equipment

Reconditioning of offshore equipment to restore performance and reliability after exposure to harsh subsea conditions

Sharing insights and knowledge gained from offshore trips with the wider team to support continuous improvement and knowledge transfer across onshore operations

Supporting customers with pre-mob and de-mob of equipment and carrying out familiarisation training with 3rd parties as necessary

Providing versatile workshop support – including yard operations, forklift duties, fabrication, welding, machining, and electrical tasks, keeping things running smoothly

What you’ll bring:

HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience

Specific offshore experience in subsea operations within IRM and decommissioning scopes

Experience in operating subsea, cutting, dredging, and cleaning tools with abrasive experience preferred

Willingness to work hands-on outdoors all year round, embracing the challenges of both onshore and offshore environments

Who we are:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

What we can offer:

A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed

A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members