Emily Lobacz

Astute's Servicing Team are working with a leading valve maintenance and overhaul company located in Southampton and are recruiting for a Valve Technician to join their Mechanical Department. As the Valve Technician, you will be responsible for inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of safety valves and pressure relief devices in compliance with industry standards. If you have experience in a similar position and are looking to join a leading maintenance company then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Valve Technician role: As Valve Technician, reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Carry out inspection, dismantling, cleaning, and reassembly of safety valves in compliance with manufacturer requirements and recognized industry standards.
• Perform in-house and on-site testing and calibration of pressure relief valves (PRVs).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of valve servicing, repairs, and certifications.
• Support field service teams during turnarounds, shutdowns, and routine maintenance.
• Perform valve testing and performance evaluations to verify reliability, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental standards at all times to prevent accidents, injuries, and environmental hazards.
• Remain current with advancements in valve technology, industry trends, and best practices through training, workshops, and professional development activities.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Apprenticeship trained, NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• HNC in mechanical engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Proven experience working with safety valves, PRVs, or similar mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME, API, and ISO.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to interpret valve specifications and installation requirements.

Personal skills The Valve Technician role would suit someone who:

• Proficient in using valve testing equipment, diagnostic tools, and precision instruments for troubleshooting and calibration.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail to accurately identify valve failures and implement effective corrective measures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage professionally with clients, colleagues, and suppliers.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
• Flexible to work overtime, weekends, or on-call shifts to address emergency repairs or maintenance needs.

Salary and benefits of the Valve Technician role

• Competitive salary
• Overtime
• Hours of Work; 7:30am to 3:45pm Mon-Fri
• Training & professional development

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Astute’s  Team is partnering with a leading service company to recruit a Mechanical Field Service Technician for its sites mainly in Essex and South East. The Mechanical Field Service Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000. If you’re a Mechanical Field Service Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today..

Responsibilities and Duties of the Mechanical Technician role   Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor you will:

• Understand and be capable of delivering the high levels of quality workmanship to tight timescales expected of our clients and their customers.
• Undertaking maintenance and associated tasks related to Mechanical equipment, to a high standard, working alone or as part of a team.
• Taking responsibility for accurate fault diagnosis and implementation of work with consideration of cost, reliability and availability.
• Working in a flexible manner within levels of competency to contribute to the delivery of work programmes alongside other disciplines and work teams on site.
• Adhering to the Client safety rules and procedures and perform roles within the rules following training and accreditation.
• Be able to respond positively when unforeseen circumstances occur.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:

• Time Served Apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering field
• Strong experience working with rotating equipment such as Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines and associated equipment
• Experience working in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
• As this is a field based role, a full UK driving licence is a necessity

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Field Service Technician role

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• OT

 

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