Mechanical Technician

Baker Hughes Company; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company in the United Kingdom seeks a Mechanical Technician to support assembly, testing, and delivery of hydraulic control units and related equipment. You will follow engineering drawings and work instructions to ensure products meet quality, safety, and performance standards.

Will work in a full-time workshop-based environment, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance or related field.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble hydraulic systems, control units and components.
• Build and test valves and related equipment to spec.
• Perform flushing, pressure testing and inspection activities.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics and work instructions.
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment safely and effectively.
• Identify and report quality issues per procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Engineering drawings

Hydraulic systems

Hand tools

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

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.

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.

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

• 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.

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

Internal Title

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

About Us

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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of 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.