Fire Testing Technician - Reaction To Fire

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 Fire Testing Technician. Some of the essential duties in this role will include:

• You will work for clients in the Fire Protection (Passive & Suppression), Testing and Certification department covering a range of “reaction to fire” properties, including ignition & flame spread and heat release, toxicity and smoke opacity.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the relevant test equipment is maintained and is calibrated at all times for working to UKAS accredited procedures. 
• Our fire testing covers a variety of tasks from evaluation and classification of new construction products for manufacturers prior to their launch on the market, testing of materials present in existing structures and in support of fire investigation work. It also includes audit testing of certified products to monitor the ongoing batch to batch production quality. 
• You will be involved in a variety of reaction to fire tests at various scales from the single burning item (room corner), heat release test, flame spread tests, roof penetration tests and small flame ignition testing of coupons. 
• The role sits within of the Reaction to Fire team that is part of the Fire Protection (Suppression & Passive) group focusing on products within the construction industry.

Your profile

Some skills that will be necessary for this position include:

• Maintaining laboratory environment and calibration. 
• Self-motivated and focused. 
• Accurate note-taking and record-keeping and reporting.
• Customer relationship skills. 
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience of working a UKAS laboratory environment would be useful. 

The requirements above are provided for guidance purposes. We welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience who can demonstrate their suitability for the role.

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 free 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.