Oliver Valves
R&D Technician
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R&D Technician
Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate
Working Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm (40 hours per week)
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an R&D Technician to strengthen our team in Knutsford. Whether you're an experienced Mechanical Technician with a machine shop background or a motivated Engineering Graduate seeking hands-on R&D experience, we welcome your application.
About Us
With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and supplying high-quality valves and valve systems for industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, and critical sectors. We’ve received awards for export, manufacturing, growth, the ** Queens Award** and, most recently, the Kings Award for Industry. As a profitable, privately owned fast-growing company, we’re seeking talented individuals to help drive our strategic goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an R&D Technician, you’ll play a vital role in the assembly, inspection, and testing of prototype valves according to industry and client specifications. Key responsibilities include:
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- Inspection: Detailed inspection of components to ensure they meet drawing requirements.
- 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 following Engineering Procedures.
- Maintenance: Developing and maintaining R&D test equipment.
- Problem-Solving: Undertaking component inspections and resolving shop-floor remedial work.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on professional who blends technical precision in valve testing and assembly with a strong analytical mindset to drive innovation in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have:
- Practical, hands-on engineering tool skills
- A "can do" attitude
- Exceptional attention to detail
- A basic understanding of Microsoft Office
- Strong numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
- Team player mentality, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
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What’s On Offer?
Join us and experience the benefits of working with a market-leading R&D team:
- £13.20 per hour starting wage, progressing to £13.50 after probation (with further increases based on skill development).
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates.
- Company pension scheme (4% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution).
- Medical cash plan (dental, optical, physiotherapy & more), life assurance, and long service awards.
- Exceptional training and development opportunities.
- 31 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with tenure.
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Apply now if you’re looking to start or advance your career in R&D!
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