At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us to assemble and test innovative valve prototypes and contribute to exciting new product designs.
- Company: Oliver Valves, a leading family-owned valve manufacturer with over 45 years of innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days annual leave, competitive salary, and great perks like a cash plan and pension.
- Other info: Training opportunities available, with excellent career growth in a fast-moving environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in critical industries like oil and gas.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Engineering qualification preferred; practical experience and Solidworks/ACAD skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week
We’re on the lookout for a Graduate R&D Engineer to join our team in Knutsford. It’s a really exciting time to join us as we continue to grow as one of the UK’s leading family-owned valve manufacturers.
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 a Graduate R&D Engineer
- Assembly and testing of prototype valves
- Maintaining the Oliver Standard of Quality for test data and reports
- Contribution to new product design reviews
- FMECA Work
- Co-ordinating workload of larger development projects
- Developing automated testing of products
- Ensuring test facilities and equipment are utilised efficiently.
What You’ll Bring
- Practical and hands on
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Level 3 qualification in Engineering (e.g. BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent) preferred; candidates with relevant practical experience also considered
- Solidworks/ACAD proficient
- Experience with Microsoft Office Software
- Advance level in Excel desirable
What’s On Offer?
Here’s what you can expect:
- Depending on experience + discretionary annual bonus
- Annual leave starting at 31 days a year (includes bank holidays)
- Great benefits including: pension (you put in 5%, we put in 4%), cash plan to reimburse you for medical expenses (dental, optical, physio and more), retailer discount platform, Life Assurance ("Death in Service"), long service awards, and Employee Assistance Programme
- Training opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses available
Graduate R&D Engineer employer: Oliver Valves Group
At Oliver Valves Group, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. As an On-Site Supplier Quality Engineer, you will benefit from our commitment to employee development through continuous training and growth opportunities, all while working in the vibrant and culturally rich setting of China. Join us to be part of a team that values quality and excellence in precision machining, ensuring your contributions make a meaningful impact.
