Careers
We are proud to be one of Knutsford's largest privately owned employers. There are always opportunities for people with Engineering, Sales or Purchasing experience. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have prior experience in the valve or petrochemical industries.
Current Vacancies
Workshop Operative/Valve Assembler
Role: Workshop Operative
Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week
We are looking for a Workshop Operative to join our manufacturing team in Knutsford. This is an exciting time to join the fastest growing and most successful family-owned valve manufacturer in the UK.
About Us
With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing
· Assemble and perform functional testing on valves manufactured from machined components.
· Contribute to wider workshop activities, including packing, dispatch operations, and NDT processes.
· Deliver work efficiently to consistently meet production targets and deadlines.
· Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and organisation within the workspace.
What You’ll Bring
· Previous fitting and assembly experience is desirable but full training will be provided.
· Reliability and a detail-oriented approach.
· Be a pro-active team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
· Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
What’s On Offer?
· A competitive starting hourly rate of £12.94.
· Premium rate overtime opportunities.
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support.
· A company pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
· Medical cash plan benefits, covering essential healthcare costs such as dental treatment, check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy, and more.
· Training opportunities to support your career development.
· Long service awards, recognising your continued commitment.
· Increased annual leave based on length of service.