Valve Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role:
Valve Technician
Location:
Unit E, Badentoy Avenue Badentoy Park, Portlethen Aberdeen, AB12 4YB
Business Need / Purpose of Role:
This role provides the business with a full set of skills for the strip, assembly, and testing of a range of valves, with full competency in Control Valves and Instrumentation that will be undertaken by the business. Additionally, Valve Technicians will also provide solutions on day-to-day issues/problems on valve repairs and have an element of supervisory knowledge and experience which, in turn, is utilised to mentor and train less experienced technicians and apprentices to achieve acceptable standards of work.
Objectives:
- Competency in knowledge and understanding of Control Valves, Isolation Valves, Instrumentation and Relief Valves.
To work in a workshop environment, in-house and off-site, stripping + identifying/ bringing to the attention of the Technical Lead, any damage that has been noticed during the dismantling of valve.
Completion of in-house and client specific repair documentation as required.
Carry out the strip, inspection, test, assembly, and commissioning of repaired or new valves to the appropriate standard and specification set in place by relevant supporting documents both in-house and on-site.
Testing of valves to appropriate API/ASME/BSI standard or to the client’s specific test requirements.
Ensuring that the appropriate hold points/inspection points are adhered to, as 3rd party signatories/verification require.
Understand the customers’ requirements as regards deliveries which may involve additional time to achieve required deliveries
Maintain a good level of housekeeping within the working environment you are currently in.
Act responsibly with regards the company, its customers and statutory requirements for health, safety, and the environment and promoting the ‘Company Values’.
Positively promote the company’s products/services/reputation through actions of conduct
Assist, as and when required, the Technical Lead in high workload periods carrying out filling in of repair records and inspection reports.
Verification/Inspection of valve repair on hydro, seat test, Instrumentation + Final Inspection as and when required.
To mentor less experienced technicians in such a manner which they will take on board corrective actions, solutions + training in day-to-day issues/problems on valve repairs.
Education and/or Experience:
Preferably SCQF Level 6 Manufacturing, Engineering or equivalent with proven experience and competence.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position please send a copy of your CV with a covering email letter to: recruitment@james-massey
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Valve Technician roles across Severn Glocon Global's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,773 - £45,526 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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