Valve Assembly Technician: Precision & Quality

Emerson Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Eyecare

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible time off

Paid family leave

Job summary

Emerson Ltd is seeking a hands-on manufacturing operative in Manchester to perform machining, assembly, testing, and process improvements. You will work closely with Engineering and Quality teams, interpret sales orders, and maintain accurate production records while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

A Level 3 Engineering apprenticeship and a detail-focused, flexible, self-motivated attitude are essential. Valve assembly experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Time served with Level 3 apprenticeship in Engineering.
• Attention to detail and quality-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable for cross-functional training.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out machining and assembly of products in line with standard operating procedures and relevant standards.
• Carrying out testing of products to specified product methods and in line with standards and health and safety requirements.
• Interpreting sales order requirements correctly.
• Collaborating with Engineering and Quality teams on manufacturing quality issues.
• Ensuring tools/machines used are fit for purpose and reporting problems to supervision.
• Carrying out improvements in line with the company's continuous improvement program.
• Working within Health and Safety guidelines and using PPE correctly.
• Keeping production records up to date.
• Showing flexibility to work in other parts of production as required.
• Taking an active role in Perfect Execution activities.
• Following all company policies and procedures in carrying out the role.
• A capability to handle complex tasks and a positive can-do attitude.
• Valve assembly experience is desirable but not essential.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Flexibility

Basic IT skills

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering

Job description

Emerson Ltd is seeking a hands-on manufacturing operative in Manchester to perform machining, assembly, testing, and process improvements. You will work closely with Engineering and Quality teams, interpret sales orders, and maintain accurate production records while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

A Level 3 Engineering apprenticeship and a detail-focused, flexible, self-motivated attitude are essential. Valve assembly experience is a plus.