Valve Fitter

Equals One Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Valve Fitter for a hands-on role in Bradford. The successful candidate will ensure valves meet quality standards and mentor apprentices. Competitive hourly rate of £12.90 – £13.36, with benefits including 33 days holiday, pension scheme, and paid sick leave. A strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills are essential. Apply via [e-mail].

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Pension scheme: 8% combined contribution

Flexitime system and early finish on Fridays

Paid sick leave (after six months’ service)

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Company-wide shutdown at Christmas

£1,500 employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in building valves according to specifications.
• Ability to operate test rigs and ensure quality standards are met.
• Prior experience supporting apprentices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build valves according to drawing specifications.
• Test valves using specific test rigs.
• Capture all required build data accurately.
• Conduct self-inspections and work with quality teams.
• Mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanically minded with excellent dexterity skills

Good timekeeping and attendance

Good problem-solving skills

Health & Safety awareness

Good housekeeping and workplace organisational understanding

Team player with good communication skills

Self-motivated with a can-do attitude

Job description

Overview

VALVE FITTER – CROSS HILLS

Hourly rate: £12.90 – £13.36 (depending on experience)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Valve Fitter to join our team. This hands-on role is key to ensuring our valves are built, tested, and documented to the highest standards, contributing directly to our reputation for quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Build valves according to drawing, ensure all parts have heat numbers and documentation required.
• Operate test rigs to test valves to required requirements
• Ensure all required build data is captured onto forms and systems.
• Self-inspection of work, whilst engaging with Quality where necessary.
• Support and mentor apprentices where required.
• Enhance and improve upon existing techniques/continuous improvements.
• Work to business core values at all times.

What we’re looking for

• Mechanically minded with excellent dexterity skills
• Good timekeeping and attendance
• Good problem-solving skills
• Health & Safety awareness
• Good housekeeping and workplace organisational understanding and behaviours.
• Team player with good communication skills
• Self-motivated around aspects of the role with a can-do attitude.

Security requirement

Employment is subject to security restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard

What we offer

We value our employees and offer a competitive and supportive package, including:

• Hourly rate: £12.90 – £13.36 (depending on experience)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme: 8% combined contribution (4% employee, 4% employer)
• 39 hours/week, Mon–Fri, with a flexitime system and early finish on Fridays
• Paid sick leave (after six months’ service)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to professional counselling
• Death in Service benefit
• Cycle to Work scheme and onsite shower facilities
• Company-wide shutdown at Christmas
• £1,500 employee referral bonus for successful hires

About Brooksbank Valves

A family-owned leader in high-quality valves for marine defence and oil & gas, Brooksbank Valves has over 70 years of industry excellence.Accredited to ISO9001:2015, we’re expanding our team thanks to a strong order book supporting UK strategic defence programmes.

If you’re mechanically minded, take pride in precision work, and thrive in a team-driven environment that values safety, quality, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.Email [e-mail]

Agency/policy

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

INDHS

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.