Perenco
Mechanical Support Engineer
Mechanical Support Engineer at Perenco, based in Wareham, South West. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Wareham, South West
- Closing date
- Sector
- IT Support
Reference 634357051736196912
About the role
ual hours
Full-time
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This is an excellent opportunity to join Perenco’s Maintenance Team at Wytch Farm, Dorset. The role is responsible for providing day-to-day mechanical engineering support across the asset, including leading the Mechanical Technician Team to deliver a safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance service. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development and implementation of the long-term mechanical infrastructure strategy for the asset.
This is a Mon-Friday office role based on-site.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Work with the technician team to plan and safely deliver the asset work schedule
• Liaise with technicians, contractors and others to ensure efficient execution of maintenance and minor modification work
• Co-ordinate the engineering review and approval of plant modifications
• Plan and deliver minor mechanical projects / minor modification work as required
• Analyse plant breakdowns and implement actions for improved performance; specify modifications to plant equipment and systems.
• Manage the effectiveness of equipment maintenance strategies.
• Review and optimise inventory requirements for mechanical equipment. Manage non-inventory procurement requirements including specification of equipment.
• Support the training and development of technicians.
There are a number of Safety Critical Tasks that you will be made aware of and systems you will be required to competently operate.
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Key Requirements Include:
Skills and Competencies:
• Broad experience with mechanical equipment in a hazardous process industry including
o Rotating Equipment (including pumps, compressors, engines, gearboxes) and their associated sealing and lube oil systems
o Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
o Piping systems, including PSVs, valves, filters and associated equipment
o Pressure systems, including vessels, exchangers and associated equipment
• Proficient in the application of the principles of risk assessment and process safety management
• High standards of workmanship, attention to detail and concern for accuracy.
• Proven team-working and influencing skills.
• Able to take strategic leadership role for assigned responsibilities.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Technical competence within a mechanical engineering discipline, recognised apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification (HND preferred)
• Ten years relevant experience, at least five years within a petrochemical environment
Benefits:
At Perenco we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including:
• Discretionary Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Private Dental Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Excellent Pension Provision
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Profit ‘Units’ Sharing Scheme
Position location
Job location
Europe, United Kingdom, Wytch Farm (Dorset)
Precision
Wareham, Dorset
Candidate criteria
Education level
3-year university degree
Experience level
4 to 10 years
Reference: 634357051736196912 · Posted 34 minutes ago · Closes 14 Dec 2026 · Listed via Perenco
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