Valve Technician

Certain Advantage; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Brighouse is seeking a Valve Technician to join their workshop team. The successful candidate will have expertise in the overhaul and recertification of valves, providing mentorship to apprentices. A commitment to quality and safety is essential. The role offers 39 weekly hours, overtime opportunities, and benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Death in Service

Pension (4% employer, 5% employee)

Cycle to work

Tech Scheme

Dental

Corporate ISA

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice

Qualifications

• Experience working technically in a valve workshop environment.
• Fully competent working alone on all valve and actuator types.
• Proven leadership and team-leading experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform full overhaul, test, and recertification of various valve types.
• Provide technical support and guidance to apprentices.
• Plan and coordinate shutdown work and produce technical reports.

Skills

Technical Mastery

Mentorship

Troubleshooting

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

Job Title: Valve Technician

Location: Brighouse

Role Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced, fully competent Valve Technician looking for a challenging role that combines technical mastery with team mentorship? We are seeking a self‑motivated, quality‑driven professional to join our workshop team, specializing in the overhaul, testing, and recertification of critical valve and actuator equipment.

The Role

You will be responsible for executing high‑quality work and acting as the first point of contact for technical support and guidance to apprentices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full overhaul, test, and recertification of various relief valves (conventional, balanced bellows, etc.), isolation valves, control valves, and all actuator types.
• Demonstrable workshop/technician experience within a valve workshop environment.
• Experience of working autonomously and experience of leading a team.
• Provide core competency in troubleshooting, valve flushing, sealant injection, and the use of torque and tensioning equipment.
• Plan and coordinate project/shutdown work, conduct site surveys, and produce detailed technical reports.
• Execute detailed risk and hazard assessments (Start Cards), ensure QA job cards are completed to the highest standard, and enforce safe working practices.
• Flexibility: Participate in the nightshift and weekend rota as required.

What You'll Bring

Qualification: SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline (Engineering Apprenticeship preferred).

• Demonstrable experience working as a technician in a valve workshop environment.
• Must be fully competent working alone on all valve and actuator types.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, demonstrate leadership/team‑leading experience, possess excellent communication skills, and maintain a flexible approach to continuous improvement.

Contract & Benefits

Weekly Contract Hours: 39

Overtime: Monday – Friday 1.3 and Saturday and/or Sunday 1.5

Benefits: Private Healthcare, Death in Service, Pension (4% employer, 5% employee)

Additional Benefits: Cycle to work, Tech Scheme, Dental, Corporate ISA, Electrica Car Salary Sacrifice (these are not funded by company but can be paid weekly via the employee’s payroll)

If you are a reliable, self‑motivated technician committed to quality and safety, apply now.