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 an Associate Technician to join our team.
As a Fire Test Technician, you will be responsible for the setting up and installation of fire resistance tests to a variety of British and European standards, taking instructions from Lead Technicians and Technical Officers in preparing the construction/ installation of our client’s specimens for testing.
This role would suit an individual with practical joinery/building knowledge and a keen eye for detail, looking to work in a truly different industry.
Responsibilities

• Assist in the building of supporting constructions in line with client requirements and/or the relevant testing standards
• Installing fire testing specimens in accordance with qualified instructions
• Prepare detailed reports on tests
• Collaborate with other fire safety professionals to ensure comprehensive safety measures.
• Stay updated with the latest fire safety regulations and best practice
• Implementation of instrumentation to specimens in line with the relevant testing standards
• Record keeping surrounding instrumentation/ measurement taking
• Support in the conducting of fire resistance testing using fire resistance testing furnace
• Dismantle 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/in construction or civil environment
• Some joinery, partition building and labouring skills
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of accurate record keeping
• An understanding of the need for high levels of health & safety
• Highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines
• A forklift licence would be considered an advantage

What we offer

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Bonus Scheme
• Working hours Monday to Friday 7.30am-4.30pm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 42.5 per week
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Can you reliably travel daily to Nerston, East Kilbride?
• Do you have practical joinery/ construction level experience?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AT/UKTC