Fire Test Technician

SOCOTEC Group; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification provider in East Kilbride seeks a Fire Test Technician to join their team. This role involves setting up fire resistance tests to meet British and European standards, with a focus on precise installation and record-keeping. Ideal candidates will possess strong joinery skills and practical problem-solving abilities, along with a dedication to quality work. The company offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits including career progression and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Employee recognition schemes

Pension scheme

Family friendly support

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role, ideally in construction or civils.
• Ability to build supporting constructions according to specifications.
• Strong organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and installing fire resistance tests.
• Conducting tests per relevant standards.
• Maintaining good housekeeping of the laboratory.

Skills

Joinery skills

Practical problem solving

Good communication skills

Record keeping

Understanding of health & safety

Job description

Fire Test Technician – East Kilbride

At United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC), we provide market leading solutions for end-to-end testing, inspection and full fire certification. We help clients to demonstrate their commitment to safety and compliance with all appropriate standards and building codes.

As part of UKTC's continued growth, we require a Fire Test Technician to join our team.

As a Technician at UKTC you will be responsible for the setting up and installation of fire resistance tests to a variety of British and European standards, taking the instructions from the responsible Technical Officer in preparing supporting constructions and installation of client’s specimens.

United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) are a part of SOCOTEC UK which is the leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services with comprehensive solutions in Infrastructure, Environment, Building & Real Estate and Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Building of supporting constructions in line with the clients requirements and/or the relevant testing standards
• The installation of fire testing specimens in accordance with instructions
• Implementation of instrumentation to specimens in line with the relevant testing standards
• Conducting Tests in line with requirements dependant on competence level and ability
• Record keeping surrounding instrumentation and measurement taking
• Support in the conducting of fire resistance testing using fire resistance testing furnaceDismantle and disposal of test specimen and supporting construction post-test
• Good housekeeping of laboratory and all equipment

Essential Skills/Experience

• Experience within a similar role, ideally in construction or civils
• Good joinery and partition building skills
• Practical problem solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of accurate record keeping
• An understanding of health & safety
• Highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines
• Demonstrates a consistent high quality of work

What’s in it for you?

We can offer you a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, clear career progression, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!