Iron Technician

Career Area

Operations

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Job Title: Iron Technician – Trainee to Experienced Level

Salary : £24,526 - £31, 375 depending on experience

Location : Aberdeen, Scotland

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave plus 4 public holidays,

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Annual Bonus of up to 8%

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Job Summary

We are looking for motivated people to join our Aberdeen Service Centre as Iron Technicians. This opportunity is open to candidates at different stages of their career, from those with no previous oil and gas or workshop experience who are keen to learn, through to experienced technicians. You will work as part of a skilled team supporting SPM Oil & Gas work scopes under the direction of the Workshop Supervisor(s), with training, coaching and progression based on your existing skills, experience and performance.

What You Will Do

Depending on your experience, your responsibilities may include learning the fundamentals of iron equipment maintenance, supporting experienced technicians, or independently carrying out more advanced inspection, servicing and repair activities.

• Carry out all work safely and in line with SPM HSE policies, procedures and lean principles.

• Report any accident, near miss or environmental issue to your supervisor immediately.

• SPM Work Instructions/SOPS are to be followed at all times.

• For trainee or early-career candidates, learn and develop the core skills required to become a competent Iron Technician while also undertaking general yard duties and spray painting.

• For experienced candidates, apply existing knowledge of flowline equipment, inspection standards and workshop practices to support high-quality delivery.

• Strip down, service, repair and inspect flowline equipment, appropriate to your training and experience level.

• Carry out gauge, MPI wall thickness inspections and pressure testing of equipment to SPM or customer standards once trained and authorised to do so.

• Complete rental loadouts from Iron Request Forms.

• Recording of serial numbers and scheduling of inspections within Asset Management Program (AMP).

• Use of SPM RFID system to check-in and identify assets.

• For experienced candidates, lead teams when completing rental/refurbishment job, giving updates to supervisors and service team. Lead jobs on customer jobs offshore or onsite at customer locations overseas, representing the company in a professional manner.

• For experienced candidates, mentor/buddy less experienced technicians and assist with their training.

• Always maintain a high level of housekeeping within workshop cells.

• Prioritise tasks to meet internal and external customer needs.

• Complete required training, which may include Forklift, Gantry Crane and Abrasive Wheels training.

• Any other duties as required by your supervisor.

What You Have

We welcome applications from candidates who are new to this type of work and can demonstrate the right attitude, commitment to safety and willingness to learn. We also welcome applications from candidates with relevant mechanical, workshop, oilfield or iron equipment experience.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; works additional hours to meet goals/customer demands; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are fully committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation. We expect all our employees to share that commitment and drive it forward at and out with work.

Top Candidates may have

You do not need to meet every point listed below to apply. We are interested in hearing from people with the potential to develop, as well as those who can bring established technical experience to the team.

• Mechanical aptitude, practical workshop experience or established mechanical knowledge.

• Good communication skills and the ability to stay organised in a busy workshop environment.

• An enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach to work.

• A willingness to learn, take feedback and build confidence, or the ability to work independently with minimal supervision where experience allows.

• A commitment to high-quality work, agreed targets and safe working practices.

• The ability to manage time, prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.

• A positive team mindset and willingness to support others.

• An interest in continuous improvement and finding better ways of working.

Additional Notes

This role is based at the Aberdeen Service Centre in Portlethen 5 days per week.

There may also be a requirement to mobilise to client jobs at offshore or onshore overseas client locations on an ad hoc basis. This work is not guaranteed and will depend on business and customer requirements. For experienced candidates, previous offshore experience would be beneficial.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Posting Dates

July 13, 2026 - July 26, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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