Valve Technician

EnerMech; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerMech, a leader in integrated solutions for complex energy projects, is seeking a Valve Technician for its Low Carbon Nuclear project in Bridgwater. You will be responsible for repairing and maintaining nuclear-grade valves in a high-quality and safety-focused environment. Candidates need a mechanical apprenticeship and relevant experience in valve maintenance, showcasing a proactive and teamwork-oriented attitude. EnerMech values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Pension Scheme

Private Health Cover

Employee Referral Scheme

Various Staff Discount Schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in repair and maintenance of valves.
• Strong understanding of quality control procedures.
• Experience working in large multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, repair, and rebuild various types of valves.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality assurance.
• Document work accurately including inspection and test reports.

Skills

Quality Control

Safety Conscious Mindset

Mechanical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Mechanical Apprenticeship or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

We are?
We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects.

For over 50 years, we've been energizing our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life-cycle - offshore and on land.

We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions.

Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline and subsea, process, and valves - all designed to help our clients optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency.

With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

The Role

An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for a Valve Technician to join EnerMech in supporting the UK’s flagship Low Carbon Nuclear project in Bridgwater, Somerset.

In this role, you will be responsible for the safe strip down, inspection, repair, and rebuild of a wide range of nuclear-grade valves on site. Working as part of a large, collaborative team, you will be expected to carry out all tasks with the highest attention to quality control, organisation, and tidiness, maintaining a clean and safe work environment is essential on this high-profile project.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the inspection, testing, repair, and rebuild of various types and sizes of valves
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and quality assurance procedures
• Maintain a clean, well-organised workspace at all times
• Accurately document work completed, including inspection and test reports
• Represent EnerMech’s standards of professionalism and technical excellence on site
• Contribute positively to a large team delivering critical infrastructure safely and efficiently

The Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent formal qualification
• Proven experience in the repair and maintenance of valves (control, manual, safety relief, etc.)
• A strong understanding of quality control procedures and the importance of cleanliness and organisation
• Experience working within large, multi-disciplinary teams on complex industrial or energy projects (nuclear preferred but not essential)
• A proactive, reliable, and safety-conscious mindset

Diversity & Inclusion

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

Company benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Private health cover
• Various staff discount schemes
• Employee referral scheme