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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.