Fire Testing Technician
Ignite Your Career at BRE.
Are you ready to be at the forefront of ensuring safety and resilience in the face of fire? We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Fire Testing Technician specialising in Fire Resistance and Large-Scale Testing. As a key player in our mission to protect lives and property, you will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, conduct critical tests, and contribute to innovative solutions that make a real difference. If you are eager to turn up the heat on your career and play a vital role in fire safety, then this could be the perfect role for you!
Help BRE make the built environment safer and more sustainable
BRE is the world’s leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century we have provided the government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards, and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to built environment challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
We are currently seeking a dynamic and organised individual to join our team as a Trainee Fire Testing Engineer.
This role adds value to the business by providing the practical support needed to deliver a busy program of testing. This position will suit someone with a practical, hands-on approach, who is motivated to work independently as well as part of a team, and an interest in developing their career in fire testing. This is an entry-level role that will require following instructions and procedures carefully to ensure that test samples are set up for tests correctly and other lab support activities. The role mainly involves test sample preparation (fitting thermocouples, setting up and operating test equipment) and requires a mixture of practical skills including basic construction work (building, plastering, soldering,) and heavy plant operation (forklift truck, crane, MEWP). Full training will be provided.
This role sits within the Fire Resistance and Large-Scale Test team that is part of the Fire Protection (Suppression & Passive) group which tests the fire safety of construction products. You will be a part of this wider team with opportunities to learn and develop your career.
Your profile
Some skills that will be necessary for this position include:
Essential:
- Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
- Practical mindset
- Hard-working
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated and focused
- Able to follow procedures and instructions
- Adaptable
- Desire to learn
Desirable:
- Product testing or construction/warehouse experience
BRE benefits
We offer a competitive salary as well as a wide range of financial, wellbeing and career development benefits.
25 days annual leave.
Pension scheme with 5% matching employer contribution, Life assurance (4x basic salary) and an enhanced maternity package.
HealthPartners – cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing costs including prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care and more.
Onsite restaurant and free onsite parking including at-cost EV charging points.
Continuous performance development, meaning we review progress regularly and development opportunities including free access to our BRE Academy courses, digital learning, and access to other learning opportunities are available at any time.
Professional membership reimbursement to support your career development.
Your application
We review applications as they are received so please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
We’re building a diverse and talented team at BRE. We know that different perspectives, experiences and skills will help us be more innovative in delivering effective solutions for our customers.
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