Schematic Fitter / Technician Mechanic

Baker Hughes Company; Montrose; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary perks

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Montrose, UK is recruiting a Schematic Fitter/Technician Mechanic to assemble and fabricate subsea equipment from engineering drawings. You will perform orbital welding and tube bending while upholding safety and quality standards at our Montrose facility.

The role requires SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, plus experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting. You will work with cross-functional teams, delivering high-quality products for global energy

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or engineering environment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with Subsea Tree products and associated equipment.
• Orbital welding, CNC tube bending and manual tube bending experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Assemble products and equipment per approved drawings and procedures.
• Perform orbital welding and tube bending in line with processes and quality standards.
• Support assembly and build of Subsea Tree products and related equipment.
• Ensure work is safe and compliant with HSE and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation with 6S and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to meet production goals.

Skills

Reading drawings

Orbital welding

Tube bending

Subsea equipment

Quality & safety

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC tube bending

Manual tube bending

Job description

Schematic Fitter / Technician Mechanic

Do you enjoy hands-on mechanical assembly and fabrication work? 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

As a Schematic Fitter, you will play a key role in the assembly and fabrication of subsea equipment and associated systems. Working from engineering drawings and specifications, you will support the manufacture and assembly of high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

As a Schematic Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Assembling products and equipment in accordance with approved drawings, procedures, and engineering requirements.
• Performing orbital welding and tube bending activities in line with established processes and quality standards.
• Supporting the assembly and build of Subsea Tree products and associated equipment.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with Baker Hughes HSE and quality requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient working environment through participation in 6S and continuous improvement activities.
• Working collaboratively with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to achieve production objectives.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold an SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering qualification.
• Have experience working within a manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or engineering environment.
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Have experience with Subsea Tree products and associated equipment.
• Demonstrate experience in orbital welding, CNC tube bending, and manual tube bending.
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Have a positive commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within the Oil & Gas, Subsea, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or similar industries would be advantageous.

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.

Join us, and you can expect:

• 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 skilled mechanical professional with experience in schematics, tube bending, and orbital welding?

Join Baker Hughes and become part of a team delivering world-class subsea equipment to customers around the globe. Working from our Montrose facility, you'll play a vital role in supporting safe, reliable, and innovative technologies that power the energy industry.

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

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.