Job Description

Job Title

Mechanical Technician – Level 1

Location

Haskel - Sunderland

About Us

Haskel is the market leader in high-pressure fluid management, designing and manufacturing a range of products that enable the controlled use of high-pressure and flow-generating equipment, including pumps, gas boosters, air amplifiers and hydrogen compression solutions. As part of the Ingersoll Rand group and with over 75 years of expertise, Haskel’s leadership in the market is built on a reputation of safety, reliability, and the highest quality, providing equipment for critical applications and accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Technician (Level 1) to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting skilled Mechanical Technicians with assembling and testing pumps, boosters, valves and systems used within the oil and gas industry, ensuring all products meet strict quality, safety, and engineering standards.

This role requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to read technical documentation, and a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical pump components including air drive pistons, cycle valve spools, seals, bearings, pressure section pistons.
• Build pumps to engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Support & Assembly: Assisting skilled technicians with complex assembly of mechanical parts and aligning components based on technical instructions.
• Use hand tools, torque tools, and assembly fixtures correctly and safely
• Carry out dimensional checks and inspections during and after assembly
• Perform functional and pressure testing using pressure test rigs up to 80Kpsi
• Trouble shoot, report, and help resolve assembly issues, defects, or non-conformances
• Ensure all work complies with company quality procedures, ISO standards, and oil & gas industry requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Experience working with high pressure equipment

• Experience assembling pumps, or pressure-containing equipment
• Previous experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy engineering environments
• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based

Key Competencies

• Experience in mechanical assembly, fitting, or production engineering
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Confident using hand tools and measuring equipment (e.g. torque wrenches, verniers, micrometres)
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Good understanding of health and safety in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Methodical and organised approach to work
• Proactive trouble shooting
• Committed to quality and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills

What we Offer

• 25 days holiday and bank holidays (Option to purchase additional 5 days)
• 7% Employer pension contribution
• Westfield Health medical cash plan cover
• Death in service benefit of 4 x salary
• Cycle scheme (after probation period)
• Electric car scheme (after one year of employment)
• 10% of salary in shares (after one year of employment)
• Employee assistance program
• Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
• LinkedIn Learning access