Role: Graduate R&D Engineer
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 e to join our team in Knutsford.
It’s a really exciting time to join us as a Graduate R&D Engineer, 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
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Assembly and testing of prototype valves
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Maintaining the Oliver Standard of Quality for test data and reports
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Contribution to new product design reviews
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FMECA Work
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Co-ordinating workload of larger development projects
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Developing automated testing of products
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Ensuring test facilities and equipment are utilised efficiently.
What You’ll Bring
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Practical and hands on
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Good communication skills.
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Strong problem-solving abilities.
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Level 3 qualification in Engineering (e.g. BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent) preferred; candidates with relevant practical experience also considered
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Solidworks/ACAD proficient
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Experience with Microsoft Office Software
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Advance level in Excel desirable
What’s On Offer?
Here’s what you can expect as a Graduate R&D Engineer with us:
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Depending on experiance + discretionary annual bonus
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Annual leave starting at 31 days a year (includes bank holidays)
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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
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Training opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses available
Graduate R&D Engineer in Knutsford employer: Oliver Valves
As a Quality Certification Technician at our valve manufacturing facility, you will be part of a dynamic team that values precision and collaboration. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth, and opportunities to enhance your skills in a thriving industry. Join us in a location known for its innovation and commitment to quality, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact.
