Technician

TipTopJob; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization dedicated to enhancing building performance and occupant experience. As a Technician, you'll work in a collaborative environment, conducting instrument calibrations and testing customer products to ensure compliance with ISO and UKAS standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in the building services sector while developing your skills in a supportive team. With a focus on safety and quality assurance, you'll play a crucial part in delivering exceptional service to clients. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Workplace Pension Scheme

Life Assurance - 4 times annual gross salary

Online GP Support Services

26 Annual Holidays

Eye tests

Electrical Vehicle Charging point

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a calibration laboratory is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and testing of building services components.
• Prepare reports and ensure proper documentation of test work.
• Comply with health & safety and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Knowledge of air flow, temperature and pressure

Experience in test environment or calibration laboratory

Health and safety compliance

PC Literacy (MS Office)

Good numeracy and administrative skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork and flexibility

Education

Recognized qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Technician

Location: Preston

Salary: GBP24,500 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

About Us:

BSRIA The Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) is a member-driven organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and offering specialized services to stakeholders in the construction and building services sectors. Our mission is to enhance buildings by improving their environmental performance, operational efficiency, and occupant experience. We support the industry through expert guidance and innovative solutions, operating from our offices in Bracknell, Preston, and Beijing.

About the role:

Working in our test and calibration suites, the objective of this varied role is to carry out instrument calibration to ISO or UKAS standards, test customer products for conformance, stock control/handling, assisting with the production of reports and certificates for clients and the processing of hire stock. The role will require flexibility and teamwork in line with the 'one' BSRIA strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Comply with and operate to all Health & Safety and quality assurance requirements in accordance with relevant standards
2. Perform traceable & UKAS accredited calibrations, and testing building services components including, but not limited to, weather louvres & storage heaters under ISO 9001 & BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems
3. Install, manage and handle customers' kit and test samples, items, and instrumentation
4. Calibrate and maintain reference apparatus, including conformance checks
5. Preparation and packing of instruments prior to hire and receipt of stock returns
6. Liaison with customers and internal colleagues
7. Preparing report data and ensure the test work is properly documented and filed (complying with formal procedures)
8. Any other duties as required by your line manager

About you:

1. Knowledge of the fields of air flow, temperature and pressure a significant advantage
2. Experience of working in a test environment or calibration laboratory
3. Understanding of health and safety compliance and quality assurance standards
4. PC Literate - MS Office (Excel/Word)
5. Good numeracy and administrative skills and in-house systems
6. Problem-solving and practically minded
7. Ability to work in a team with a flexible approach

Qualification(s) Required:

Recognized qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering or relevant experience.

Benefits:

1. Workplace Pension Scheme
2. Life Assurance - 4 times annual gross reference salary
3. HelpHand - Online GP Support Services
4. 26 Annual Holidays (pro-rata) and additional Bank Holidays
5. Eye tests
6. Electrical Vehicle Charging point in the car park
7. Employee well-being: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential service)

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles such as specialist, technologist, engineer, support specialist, field technician, maintenance expert, system administrator, and repair technician may also be considered.