Workshop Technician

Staff Selection UK Ltd; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering workshop is seeking a skilled Workshop Technician in Brighouse. The role involves valve and actuator maintenance, mentoring apprentices, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have SVQ/NVQ Level 3 and experience working independently. This full-time position includes shift work on nights and weekends, with opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline is essential.
• Full competence working independently on all valve and actuator types.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhaul, testing, and recertification of valves and actuators.
• Troubleshoot valve and actuator issues.
• Mentor apprentices and junior technicians.

Skills

Technical skills with attention to detail

Effective communication

Proactive and safety-conscious

Mentoring others

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

Overview

Location: Brighouse

Employment Type: Full Time | Shift work required (nights/weekends rota)

Department: Valve Workshop

Reports to: Workshop Supervisor

Are you a skilled technician with hands-on experience in valve and actuator maintenance? Do you thrive in a workshop environment and enjoy mentoring the next generation of engineers? We’re looking for a Workshop Technician to join our dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhaul, testing, and recertification of:
  • Relief valves (conventional, balanced bellows, pilot-operated, vacuum)
  • Isolation valves
  • Control valves, actuators, and ancillary equipment
  • All actuator types
• Troubleshoot valve and actuator issues
• Operate valve flushing and sealant injection systems
• Use torque and tensioning equipment safely and effectively
• Conduct and document risk assessments and hazard evaluations (Start Cards)
• Provide technical support and mentor apprentices within the workshop
• Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring calibration and service records are up to date
• Conduct site surveys and compile technical reports
• Assist with project coordination, shutdown planning, and third-party inspections
• Uphold exceptional standards of housekeeping in and around the workshop
• Participate in night/weekend rota and support other workshops as needed

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ)

• Ensure all work complies with company and client safety policies and procedures
• Champion the use of PPE and safe working practices
• Actively engage in HSEQ initiatives and toolbox talks
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Ensure all QA documentation is completed and reviewed accurately
• Work to reduce departmental non-conformances and promote continuous improvement

Training & Development

• Support the training and development of apprentices and trainees
• Act as the workshop's training representative, ensuring high standards are met
• Positively engage in personal and team development initiatives, including VITAL and competency programs

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential:
  • SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline
  • Full competence working independently on all valve and actuator types
• Preferred:
  • Completed engineering apprenticeship
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical skills with attention to detail
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Proactive, safety-conscious, and quality-driven
• Flexible approach to work and team support
• Keen to grow personally and help develop others