Test Technician - Building Materials, Paints And Coatings

ETS Technical; Bricket Wood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized technical company in the UK is seeking a Materials Test Technician to manage tests on building materials, ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have A-Level qualifications and at least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience, preferably UKAS-accredited. Responsibilities include mechanical, physical, and structural testing of various products.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in a laboratory/test environment, ideally UKAS-accredited.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct a wide range of tests in compliance with relevant procedures.
• Judge the technical integrity and soundness of test results.
• Cover a wide variety of products from insulation materials to structural components.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Physical testing

Structural testing

Durability tests

Weather Resistance tests

Thermal Performance testing

Education

A-Level standard in a relevant technical or scientific discipline

Job description

Overview

Materials Test Technician (Building Materials, Paints & Coatings) North London / Herts / Bucks. Candidates must be either based within reasonable commuting distance of North London / Herts / Bucks, or be willing to relocate at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct a wide range of tests in compliance with relevant procedures, requirements and regulations.
• Judge the technical integrity and soundness of test results in at least one area of specialization/expertise.
• Cover a wide variety of products from insulation materials and systems to windows and doors, sealants and adhesives, flooring materials and structural components (ongoing training provided).

Specialization

Involves judging the technical integrity and soundness of test results in at least one area of specialization/expertise.

Products tested

Products include insulation materials and systems, windows and doors, sealants and adhesives, flooring materials and structural components.

Qualifications

• A-Level standard in a relevant technical or scientific discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a laboratory/test environment (ideally UKAS-accredited).

Tests carried out

• Mechanical, Physical & Structural testing
• Durability tests
• Weather Resistance tests
• Thermal Performance testing