Mechanical Technician

Baker Hughes; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Financial programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Nailsea is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support assembly, testing, and delivery of hydraulic control units and related equipment. You will read engineering drawings and follow work instructions to ensure products meet high standards of quality, safety, and performance.

This full-time workshop-based role offers opportunities to work with engineering and manufacturing teams, participate in continuous improvement, and develop new technical skills in a safety‑focused

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, or related engineering environment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, mechanical equipment, or industrial products.
• Experience using hand tools, measuring equipment, and standard workshop practices.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble hydraulic systems, control units, and mechanical components.
• Build and test valves and associated products to required specifications.
• Perform flushing, pressure testing, and inspection activities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment, and assembly tools safely and effectively.
• Identify and report quality issues in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and additional workshop activities as required.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hydraulic systems

Reading engineering drawings

Quality and safety focus

Communication skills

Education

Recognized qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, or related technical discipline

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Assembly tools

Job description

Are you passionate about mechanical assembly and hydraulic systems?
Would you like to build and test high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
Join our team
Baker Hughes is a leading energy technology company delivering innovative solutions to customers around the world. Our Manufacturing team plays a key role in building, assembling, and testing products that help our customers operate safely and efficiently.
Fuel your passion
As a Mechanical Technician, you will support the assembly, testing, and delivery of hydraulic control units and related equipment. Working from engineering drawings and work instructions, you will ensure products are built to the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.
As a Mechanical Technician, you will:

• Assemble hydraulic systems, control units, and mechanical components.
• Build and test valves and associated products to required specifications.
• Perform flushing, pressure testing, and inspection activities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment, and assembly tools safely and effectively.
• Identify and report quality issues in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and additional workshop activities as required.
  

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, or a related engineering environment.
• Have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Have experience working with hydraulic systems, mechanical equipment, or industrial products.
• Have experience using hand tools, measuring equipment, and standard workshop practices.
• Have a strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Have good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Have a willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
  

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a recognized qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, or a related technical discipline OR equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Have experience working in a manufacturing, workshop, production, maintenance, or assembly environment.
• Have experience supporting testing, inspection, or commissioning activities (preferred).
• Have knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical assembly processes (preferred).
  

Work in a way that works for you
This is a full-time, workshop-based role involving mechanical assembly, testing, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products.
Working with us
Working at Baker Hughes means being at the forefront of the energy transition. Our people are empowered to bring their ideas, develop their careers, and make an impact in an inclusive and collaborative environment where safety and quality come first.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.
Our benefits include:

• 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
  

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Shop/Plan Operator-Intermediate

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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