£10K/yr to £50K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Valve Technician

Posted by SGS UK Limited.

Company Description

SGS are the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company.

We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

  • Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
  • Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
  • An additional day off for your birthday
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Retailer Discounts
  • Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
  • Length of Service Awards
  • Christmas Vouchers
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives

What you will get in return

The newly appointed Inspections Engineer will be joining a team of established Technicians and Engineers that have low-staff turnover, as well as many employees celebrating long-service achievements of 5,10,15 years' service and beyond!

  • Extensive overtime available; Weekdays x1.5, Weekends x2
  • Training, development, and progression opportunities
  • Stability and long-term careers available

Job Description

  • Job Title : Valve Technician
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Hours: 40
  • Job Location: Immingham
  • Salary Competitve

Your new role

  • Due to continued growth, our client is strategically recruiting Valve Technicians to join an established team of experts. The successful appointment will be involved in delivering valve related services, such as certification, repairs, and overhauling of valves, working with clients across the Humber Bank, UK and, in some instances, globally.
  • You will work with clients, suppliers and other third parties to provide technical guidance, support and ensure that all health and safety requirements are met. You will work with technical managers to solve technical challenges as they occur too.
  • Perform inspections, testing, and maintenance of valves
  • Disassemble and reassemble valves
  • Identify and troubleshoot valve issues
  • Conduct valve testing and calibration

Qualifications

What you'll need to be successful

To be a successful candidate, you need to have experience within a relevant engineering discipline and experience of Valve certification. You may have an apprenticeship background in an engineering discipline, or suitable relevant experience within the specific field of valve overhaul / repair / certification. It is also Is desirable to have a full, current valid driving license for use in the UK.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.