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Graduate R&D Engineer

Oliver Valves


Job Location:

Knutsford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Graduate R&D Engineer

Location: Knutsford Parkgate Industrial Estate

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week

Were on the lookout for a Graduate R&D Engineer e to join our team in Knutsford.

Its a really exciting time to join us as a Graduate R&D Engineer as we continue to grow as one of the UKs leading family-owned valve manufacturers.

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. Were a profitable privately owned and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.

What Youll Be Doing as a Graduate R&D Engineer

  • Assembly and testing of prototype valves

  • Maintaining the Oliver Standard of Quality for test data and reports

  • Contribution to new product design reviews

  • FMECA Work

  • Co-ordinating workload of larger development projects

  • Developing automated testing of products

  • Ensuring test facilities and equipment are utilised efficiently.

What Youll Bring

  • Practical and hands on

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities.

  • Level 3 qualification in Engineering (e.g. BTEC NVQ or equivalent) preferred; candidates with relevant practical experience also considered

  • Solidworks/ACAD proficient

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Software

  • Advance level in Excel desirable

Whats On Offer

Heres what you can expect as a Graduate R&D Engineer with us:

  • Depending on experiance discretionary annual bonus

  • Annual leave starting at 31 days a year (includes bank holidays)

  • Great benefits including: pension (you put in 5% we put in 4%) cash plan to reimburse you for medical expenses (dental optical physio and more) retailer discount platform Life Assurance (Death in Service) long service awards and Employee Assistance Programme

  • Training opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses available


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At the forefront of valve technology our four companies deliver exceptional products tailored to various sectors. From subsea to hydrogen applications we ensure precision and reliability in every solution.

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