Fire Test Technician

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification provider is seeking a Fire Test Technician in East Kilbride. You will be responsible for setting up and conducting fire resistance tests while ensuring compliance with British and European standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a construction-related role, excellent joinery skills, and strong organizational abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, making it a great opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in construction or civils.
• Ability to conduct fire tests and maintain records accurately.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and install fire resistance tests per standards.
• Conduct fire tests according to competence level.
• Record all test data and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Construction experience

Joinery skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Health & safety understanding

Organizational skills

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
• Installation of fire testing specimens in accordance with instructions
• Implementation of instrumentation to specimens in line with the relevant testing standards
• Conducting Fire 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 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, 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!