Diesel Mechanic / Base Mechanic – Aberdeen

Diesel Mechanic / Base Mechanic

£37,000 – £40,000 per annum

KBM are recruiting for an experienced Diesel Mechanic / Base Mechanic to join a busy workshop environment. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong practical experience working with diesel engines, diesel-powered equipment and mechanical systems.

You will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, repair and preparation of a range of mechanical and diesel equipment, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The Role

As a Diesel Mechanic / Base Mechanic, your responsibilities will include:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment.
• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective mechanical troubleshooting.
• Operation, maintenance, modification and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Carrying out system testing and equipment calibration where required.
• Preparing equipment for deployment, including pre-job loading and back-loading activities.
• Supporting workshop and yard activities as required.
• Ensuring diesel units are serviced and maintained to the required standards and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Keeping calibration and safety systems up to date.
• Liaising with inspection personnel where required prior to equipment being deployed.
• Supporting the ordering of materials, parts and workshop supplies.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Working closely with supervisors and other workshop personnel to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Supporting apprentices, trainees and new team members through on-the-job guidance and coaching.
• Travelling to other work sites when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is genuinely hands-on and mechanically minded, with substantial practical experience working on diesel engines and associated equipment.

You will ideally have:

• A strong background as a Diesel Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, Agricultural Mechanic, HGV Mechanic or similar.
• Extensive practical experience servicing, maintaining and fault-finding diesel engines and diesel equipment.
• A recognised mechanical qualification or time-served background is preferred.
• Experience carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also being an effective team player.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A current driving licence is desirable.
• Forklift certification would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience within the oil & gas, energy, industrial or offshore sectors would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Zone 2 / hazardous-area equipment and compliance would be beneficial.

What We’re Looking For

Most importantly, you will have a strong diesel engine background and enjoy working in a practical workshop environment.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on and technically capable.
• Naturally inquisitive with a methodical approach to fault-finding.
• Safety-conscious and committed to high standards of workmanship.
• Able to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable taking initiative and working autonomously.
• A reliable and supportive team player.
• Keen to develop their technical knowledge and support the development of others.

Safety & Quality

You will be expected to work in accordance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and quality procedures, taking responsibility for maintaining high standards of workmanship and actively contributing to a positive safety culture.

If you have a strong diesel mechanic background and are looking for a hands-on mechanical role within a professional workshop environment, please apply with your up to date cv.