Maintenance Operative

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 as a Maintenance Operative

Ensure company compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) regulations, including LOLER, PUWER and the Fire Safety Order (FSO).

Develop, implement and maintain a preventative maintenance programme across all company sites.

Manage and carry out planned and reactive maintenance of company assets.

Assist with the coordination and delivery of facilities maintenance activities.

Prioritise equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime and production disruption.

Manage on-site contractors carrying out maintenance activities and new equipment installations.

Assist with the calibration of equipment to ensure compliance and operational accuracy.

No two days are exactly the same, and as a Maintenance Operative, you’ll be right at the heart of what we do.

What You’ll Bring We’re not expecting you to know everything from day one—full training is provided for every workshop operative. That said, it would be great if you: