Hands-On Physical Security Testing Specialist

BRE Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

HealthPartners cashback scheme

Onsite facilities

BRE Academy learning

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

BRE is seeking a Physical Security Technician in Watford to join our Assurance Division. This hands-on role involves testing physical security products against national, international, and LPCB standards, and contributing to certification activities.

You will work on-site, maintain test facilities, draft technical proposals, and support projects within agreed timelines while upholding health and safety, quality, and integrity in a specialist laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in a relevant discipline, ideally at BTEC level or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in technical testing or security environments desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to record and communicate technical information accurately.
• Willingness to work on-site in Watford.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical attack testing of security products against national, international, and LPCB standards and client specifications.
• Prepare technical data and information for security reports and certification documentation.
• Assist with drafting proposals for the testing of security equipment and systems.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, testing facilities, and storage areas to ensure operational readiness.
• Support the maintenance and development of testing capabilities and accreditation schedules.
• Contribute to quality, compliance, and testing activities in line with approved procedures and standards.
• Assist with the promotion of BRE’s security services through exhibitions, conferences, and industry events where appropriate.
• Support the delivery of testing projects within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping within laboratory and testing environments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Health and safety awareness

Technical documentation ability

Education

BTEC level qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

BRE is seeking a Physical Security Technician in Watford to join our Assurance Division. This hands-on role involves testing physical security products against national, international, and LPCB standards, and contributing to certification activities.

You will work on-site, maintain test facilities, draft technical proposals, and support projects within agreed timelines while upholding health and safety, quality, and integrity in a specialist laboratory environment.