R&D Technician

Role: R&D Technician Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week. A fantastic opportunity has open for an R&D Technician to join our team in Knutsford. This is a new position that will strengthen the existing team. Whether you are an experienced Mechanical Technician from a machine shop background or a motivated Engineering Graduate looking for a practical start in R&D, we want to hear from you. About Us With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives. What You’ll Be Doing As an R&D Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, and rigorous testing of prototype valves in accordance with industry and client specifications. Key duties include: · Inspection: Detailed component inspection ensuring drawing compliance. · Specialised Testing: Conducting hydrostatic, pneumatic, cryogenic, hyperbaric, and fire testing. · Analysis: Interpreting test procedures and accurately recording results. · Prototyping: Assembling and testing new valve designs in line with Engineering Procedures. · Maintenance: Developing and maintaining R&D test equipment. · Problem Solving: Performing detailed component inspections and shop-floor remedial work. What You’ll Bring Our ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on professional who combines technical precision in valve testing and assembly with the analytical mindset needed to drive innovation within a fast-paced R&D environment. They will bring the following attributes to the role: · Practical, hands on tool skills · Can do attitude · Attention to detail · Basic understanding of Microsoft Office · Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. · Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills. What’s On Offer? Here’s what you can expect as an R&D Technician with us: · Competitive starting pay of £13.20 per hour, increasing to £13.50 after probation with further increases as your skills increase. · Discretionary annual bonus. · Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates. · Company pension scheme (4% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution). · Medical cash plan (dental, optical, physio & more), Life Assurance (“Death in Service”) and Long Service Awards. · Excellent training and development opportunities. · 31 days of Annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service. Ready to join a market leader? If you are looking to start your career, apply now.