Test Technician

Swegon UK&I; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC solutions provider is seeking a Test Technician to join their team in Whitstable. This on-site role involves supporting fire resistance testing of HVAC products and requires a strong practical background in construction or related trades. The ideal candidate will have the ability to read technical drawings, adhere to health and safety guidelines, and maintain accurate records. The company promotes a collaborative work culture focused on sustainability and improvement in indoor climate solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work culture

Development opportunities

Ambitious sustainability goals

Qualifications

• Strong practical background in construction or building trades.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in carpentry, masonry, and metalwork preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire resistance testing and support product testing.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Construct test rigs and maintain accurate testing records.

Skills

Practical hands-on background

Ability to read technical drawings

Strong attention to detail

Good communication skills

Understanding of health & safety

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Relevant vocational qualification

Job description

Overview

Swegon is recruiting for a Test Technician to report to the Product Test and Development Manager, based at our site in Whitstable, Kent. The role is on site, and the ideal candidate will live nearby or within an easily commutable distance.

Responsibilities

• Support and carry out fire resistance testing of dampers and related HVAC products through hands-on construction of test builds, installation of products, setup of instrumentation and test rigs, and operation of fire test equipment to ensure consistent and repeatable test conditions.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures due to the use of heavy structures, tools and live fire testing equipment.
• Work primarily at the company’s in-house testing facility and also at external test houses to prepare, install, and execute certification and development fire tests.
• Build, set up, and run tests and maintain accurate records of builds and installation details for test traceability where required.

Health & Safety

• Work at all times in accordance with company health & safety policies, risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment within the test facility and workshop.
• Correctly use PPE, lifting equipment, and safety systems associated with furnaces, heavy test frames, and construction activities.

Build & Test Rig Construction

• Construct walls (primarily standard plasterboard constructions) and floors for fire test rigs in accordance with standards such as BS EN 1363-1 and project-specific requirements.
• Install fire and smoke dampers, ductwork sections, insulation systems, and associated fixings per drawings, test standards, and manufacturer requirements.
• Assist with the assembly, modification, and dismantling of fire test rigs.
• Maintain accurate records of builds and installation details for test traceability where required.

Fire Testing & Technical Operations

• Prepare, set up, and conduct fire resistance tests in line with relevant standards (e.g., BS EN 1366-2).
• Set up and monitor instrumentation and test equipment per defined procedures.
• Ensure test rigs are correctly installed, sealed, and instrumented prior to testing.
• Support the safe execution of live fire tests, following all health & safety procedures.

Test Support & Coordination

• Work closely with Test Engineers, Design, and Engineering teams to ensure test objectives and technical requirements are met.

Experience

• Essential: Strong practical, hands-on background in construction, building trades, workshop environments, or test rig assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Experience in carpentry, masonry, metalwork, or mechanical installation (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external organisations.
• Understanding of health & safety requirements in high-risk environments (e.g., furnaces, heavy structures, tools).
• Full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to external test houses.

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English.
• Relevant vocational qualification or equivalent practical experience.

We offer

At Swegon, we work to create the world’s best indoor climate that makes people thrive and feel-good inside. We have ambitious goals in sustainability, energy-efficient products, gender equality, and becoming carbon neutral. We offer exciting challenges in a global environment with competent colleagues and a culture based on our values: Customer Empathy, Trust, and Commitment. We maintain an open and flexible organizational culture with short decision-making processes, development opportunities, and a focus on balancing work with personal life. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and strive for diversity and gender equality.

About Swegon Group

Swegon Group AB, owned by Investment AB Latour, is a market-leading provider of a healthy indoor climate with solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling and climate optimization, and connected services and technical expertise. Swegon has subsidiaries worldwide, 21 production plants in Europe, North America, and India, and employs more than 3,300 people. In 2023, turnover was 8.8 billion SEK.