Junior Technical Services Engineer – Fire Protection

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

UKTC in the United Kingdom offers an entry-level Technical Services role within the team. You will receive comprehensive training in creating classifications, extended field of application reports and hardware performance sheets to assess construction product performance against standards.

Joining the team, you will learn about doors, walls, floors, service installations, joint seals, fire resistant glass, glazing systems and dampers, building practical skills while supporting customers and

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC in physics, engineering or related field required or equivalent with strong technical interest.
• A-level/equivalent with demonstrable interest in technical/scientific fields accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling classifications and extended field of application reports to standards for construction products, full training provided.
• Support client relationships by learning product ranges and testing requirements through scope analysis and test planning.
• Provide basic technical assistance to customers regarding testing and classification needs (remote or in person), under supervision.
• Learn about construction products (doors, walls, floors, service installations, joint seals, fire resistant glass, glazing systems, dampers) to develop expertise.
• Review technical documentation for Technical Services and Fire Resistance, improving accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow laboratory procedures in line with internal requirements, upholding health and safety standards.
• Coordinate with staff to support customer commitments and participate in team activities.
• Undertake other duties in line with training progress.

Education

Degree/HNC in physics, engineering or related

A-level/equivalent with demonstrable interest in technical/scientific fields

Job description

UKTC in the United Kingdom offers an entry-level Technical Services role within the team. You will receive comprehensive training in creating classifications, extended field of application reports and hardware performance sheets to assess construction product performance against standards.

Joining the team, you will learn about doors, walls, floors, service installations, joint seals, fire resistant glass, glazing systems and dampers, building practical skills while supporting customers and