Offshore Mechanical Technician Salary UK 2026
Offshore mechanical technicians in the UK earn £380 to £520 a day in 2026, about £5,800 to £7,900 a month or £68,000 to £92,000 a year. Rotating equipment specialists on gas turbines and compressors sit at the top of the range.
Offshore Mechanical Technician pay progression
| Stage | Pay | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Time-served, first offshore trip | £380 a day | Maintenance routines under a supervisor. |
| Experienced offshore tech | £440 to £490 a day | Permit-holder, planned and corrective maintenance. |
| Rotating equipment specialist / supervisor | £520 to £620 a day | Turbines, compressors and vendor liaison. |
Tickets you need
- Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3
- OGUK medical
- BOSIET with CA-EBS
- MIST
- Permit to work / isolation authority
What lifts your day rate
- Gas turbine and centrifugal compressor experience (Solar, Siemens, GE)
- Isolation authority and permit-holder status
- Vendor-specific certification
Who hires mechanical techs in the UK
How to get paid at the top of the band
Day rates are negotiated against what a recruiter can verify in the first fifteen seconds of reading your CV. For a mechanical tech, that means three things:
- List equipment by manufacturer and model, ATS filters match on brand names
- State permit-to-work and isolation authority level
- Show planned versus corrective maintenance split and CMMS used (Maximo, SAP PM)
Written by offshore specialists with 25+ years in the industry. 48-hour turnaround.
Offshore Mechanical Technician salary questions
How much does an offshore mechanical technician earn in the UK?
£380 to £520 a day in 2026, which is £68,000 to £92,000 a year on rotation. Rotating equipment specialists earn more.
Can an onshore mechanical fitter move offshore?
Yes, and it is one of the most common routes. You need an OGUK medical, BOSIET with CA-EBS and MIST, plus a CV that reframes plant maintenance into offshore permit and isolation language.
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