Mechanical Technician

0146 Baker Hughes Energy Services LLC; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary work-life balance

Private medical care

Life insurance & disability

Tailored financial programs

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, testing, and delivery of hydraulic control units and related equipment in a fast-paced workshop environment.

You will read engineering drawings, use hand tools and measuring equipment, and participate in quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, or related technical discipline OR equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/workshop/production/maintenance/assembly environments.
• Experience supporting testing/inspection/commissioning (preferred).
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical assembly processes (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assemble hydraulic systems, control units, and mechanical components.
• Build and test valves and related 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 standard workshop practices safely and effectively.
• Identify and report quality issues per 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 drawings

Hand tools

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Mech Eng qualification

Tools

Measuring equipment

Hydraulic testing equipment

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).

This is a full-time, workshop-based role involving mechanical assembly, testing, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products.

In this role, you will be working on a rotational shift pattern and will be expected to support manufacturing and testing operations in line with business requirements.

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: Assembler - Mechanical VII

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.