Precision Valve Assembler & Test Technician

South West Recruitment Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI plc is seeking an Assembly Operative (Grade C) to join our on-site Poole team. You will assemble, test and inspect complex valve assemblies, following GA drawings and procedures. The role requires accuracy, good manual dexterity and the ability to work with measurements and data recording.

You will contribute to the production flow, support training, and adapt to varying priorities while maintaining quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification required (Apprenticeship, NVQ 2/3, HNC Eng or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret GA drawings and technical requirements.
• Experience with pressure testing and valve assemblies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build to GA drawing requirements.
• Perform fault diagnosis and rectify.
• Test in accordance with GA drawings and procedures.
• Finish products ready for inspection/packing including labelling, cleaning.
• Clean components and assemblies.
• Train/new employees in processes and standards.
• Machine sub-assemblies to required specifications and quality.
• Use measuring equipment to check components to tolerances.
• Undertake soldering where required.
• Record data using spreadsheets and official documents.
• Maintain clean and safe workplace.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read GA drawings

Measuring equipment

MS Word & Excel

Manual dexterity

Education

Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship/NVQ/HNC)

Tools

GA drawings

Measuring equipment

Word

Excel

Job description

IMI plc is seeking an Assembly Operative (Grade C) to join our on-site Poole team. You will assemble, test and inspect complex valve assemblies, following GA drawings and procedures. The role requires accuracy, good manual dexterity and the ability to work with measurements and data recording.

You will contribute to the production flow, support training, and adapt to varying priorities while maintaining quality standards in a manufacturing environment.