Mechanical Technician

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Mechanical Technician located in Fawley, Southampton. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

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• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
  
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
  
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
  
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment
  

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• Involvement in the repair, installation and maintenance of mechanical systems including ability to maintain, overhaul, inspect and service a range of rotating mechanical components such as Gearboxes, Mixers and Pumps, including Air Operated Pumps.
  
• Providing detailed PM Reports for uploading into Computerised Maintenance System.
  
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe and effective manner, in accordance with appropriate legislation and company procedures, and to develop/assist in the provision of Task Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
  
• Work with other members of the team to diagnose faults, monitor performance of mechanical equipment and highlight opportunities for improvement.
  
• Ensure spare mechanical components are readily available, including highlighting the need for spare parts and coordinating items/materials through the workshop.
  
• You’ll be a member of a small, multidisciplinary maintenance team working on a batch chemical processing site with the opportunity to work on a wide range of activities associated with both planned and reactive maintenance. As required, you’ll be expected to support and supplement the team in delivering the maintenance requirements, and a defined area of responsibility within the maintenance department will be assigned to you. You will also have the opportunity to develop skill sets to assist the team in delivering the overall maintenance service.
  

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• Appropriate mechanical fitter apprenticeship (or similar)
  
• Experience in the repair, installation and maintenance of mechanical systems
  
• Basic IT skills
  

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• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps and air operated pumps
  
• Appropriate welding qualifications for stainless steel and carbon steel pipework fabrication
  

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• Ability to work at height or within confined spaces as required (training will be provided).
  
• This role requires working on a chemical manufacturing plant.
  

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s our mission for nearly a century. We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all and is focused on creating a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change‑makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi‑cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation or modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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