Senior Workshop Technician

Engineering
Aberdeenshire
February 13, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Senior Workshop Technician

Location: Aberdeen
Sector: Oil & Gas Equipment
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An established engineering organisation within the oil and gas sector is seeking an experienced Senior Workshop Technician to join its Aberdeen operations team.

This is a hands-on, senior-level technical position focused on the assembly, testing, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of specialist oilfield equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting engineering and product development activities while ensuring safe, efficient workshop operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assemble and test new and existing oilfield equipment.

  • Conduct fault-finding and implement effective corrective solutions.

  • Support product development activities through hands-on testing.

  • Participate in verification and validation testing programmes.

  • Maintain workshop equipment in good working order.

  • Ensure workshop housekeeping standards are maintained.

  • Verify that lifting equipment certification is valid prior to use.

  • Follow work instructions and technical procedures accurately.

  • Support offsite work at client or supplier locations when required.

  • Assist in preparing tools and equipment for specific tasks.

  • Work independently or collaboratively depending on project needs.

  • Promote a positive and productive team environment.

  • Adhere to all company policies and HSE procedures.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ industry experience.

  • Proven experience working with one or more of the following:

    • Pressure Control Equipment (PCE)

    • Surface Wellhead Equipment (SWE)

    • Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Equipment

  • Experience conducting temperature testing to API specifications (preferred).

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability.

  • Inspection experience advantageous.

  • Basic IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel).

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Take reasonable care for personal and colleague safety.

  • Identify and report hazards without delay.

  • Ensure equipment is suitable, certified, and maintained.

  • Work strictly within authorised and trained competencies.

  • Support compliance with established HSE management systems.

  • Contribute to safe systems of work and continuous improvement initiatives.

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on technically specialised oilfield equipment.

  • Exposure to product development and validation testing activities.

  • Collaborative engineering-led environment.

  • Competitive salary package aligned to experience and capability.

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