Mechanical Assembly Technician (Technician Mechanic)

Baker Hughes Company; Montrose; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary work-life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefи

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Montrose, UK is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Assembly Technician to assemble, test, and maintain subsea equipment. You will join a skilled team at our Montrose facility and work on high-quality subsea products, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in production.

The role requires experience in mechanical assembly, interpretation of drawings, and adherence to HSE standards, with a consideration for related industries. Rotating shifts and a permanent position are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical assembly, fitting, maintenance, or manufacturing environment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Hold a recognised engineering qualification or completed a time-served apprenticeship.
• Good understanding of HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Subsea, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Providing support for assembly and testing of subsea equipment to ensure quality and HSE compliance.
• Assembling subsea equipment and components from specifications and drawings for customer requirements.
• Setting up finished assemblies/products and testing them in accordance with routing and Engineering Procedure.
• Engaging with Quality Management Systems to ensure recording of defects and errors in-line with company procedures.
• Displaying Stop Work Authority where necessary to ensure the safety of all employees.
• Engaging with safety initiatives on site, especially HRO councils (e.g. pressure safety / lifting).

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Engineering drawings reading

Problem-solving

HSE compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Technician (Technician Mechanic)

Do you enjoy hands-on mechanical assembly and testing in a manufacturing environment? Would you like to work on industry-leading subsea equipment that supports the global energy industry? Partner with the best Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving energy and industrial customers in more than 120 countries. Built on over a century of innovation, we provide advanced products, services, and digital solutions that support efficient, reliable, and lower-carbon energy operations. Our portfolio spans oilfield services and equipment, industrial technologies, turbomachinery, and energy transition solutions, helping customers meet the world's evolving energy needs through technology leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to sustainability. Our Oilfield Services & Equipment business provides intelligent technologies and equipment that help customers improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of their operations. By combining technical expertise, innovative solutions, and operational excellence, we support energy production worldwide while helping our customers achieve their performance objectives.

Fuel your passion

The Mechanical Fitter will develop manufacturing technology and realize new products and systems. Set up, monitor and operate various piece of equipment associated with the manufacturing facility requirements to undertake the Assembly and Test Sub-Sea equipment and where authorised, repair Baker Hughes Subsea Products together with ancillary equipment according to company and client procedures.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Providing support for assembly and testing of subsea equipment to ensure quality and Health Safety Environmental compliance.
• Assembling subsea equipment and components from specifications and drawings for customer requirements.
• Setting up finished Assemblies / Products and testing them in accordance with routing and Engineering Procedure.
• Engaging with Quality Management Systems to ensure recording of defects and errors in-line with company procedures.
• Displaying Baker Hughes Stop Work Authority where necessary to ensure the safety of all employees.
• Engaging with safety initiatives on site, especially HRO councils e.g. pressure safety / lifting.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience in a mechanical assembly, fitting, maintenance, or manufacturing environment.
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Hold a recognised engineering qualification or completed a time-served apprenticeship. Relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Have a good understanding of HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Have experience within Oil & Gas, Subsea, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or similar industries. Subsea experience is preferred but not essential.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Full-time, permanent position based in Montrose, UK (Charleton Road, DD10 9EB). This position involves working rotating shifts to support business and operational requirements. Full details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Join Us

Are you a hands-on mechanical professional who enjoys building and testing high-quality equipment? Join Baker Hughes and become part of a skilled team supporting the assembly, testing, and maintenance of industry-leading subsea technologies. Working from our Montrose facility, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that help power the global energy industry.

Company Culture

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

Internal Title

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Technician Mechanic II

Closing

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.