Test Technician - Building Materials, Paints and Coatings

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

Job summary

A leading construction testing provider in North London seeks a Materials Test Technician. Responsibilities include conducting tests and evaluating results for various building materials. Candidates need A-Level qualifications and at least 1 year of laboratory experience. Excellent career development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Qualified to A-Level standard in a relevant technical or scientific discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory/test environment.
• Ideally experience in UKAS-accredited settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct tests in accordance with procedures and regulations.
• Evaluate the integrity of test results.
• Judge the technical integrity of test results.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

A-Level in a relevant technical or scientific discipline

Job description

Overview

Materials Test Technician (Building Materials, Paints & Coatings) North London / Herts / Bucks

(CANDIDATES FOR THIS ROLE MUST BE EITHER BASED WITHIN REASONABLE COMMUTING DISTANCE OF NORTH LONDON / HERTS / BUCKS, OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE AT SHORT NOTICE.)

A new vacancy for a Materials Test Technician with leading provider of test, assessment & approval services for the Construction industry. Based at the company's test facility in the north London area, the Materials Test Technician will be responsible for managing and conducting a wide range of tests in compliance with relevant procedures, requirements and regulations. The job holder will also be involved in judging the technical integrity and soundness of test results in at least one area of specialization/expertise. The Materials Test Technician will be covering a wide variety of products from; insulation materials and systems to windows and doors, sealants and adhesives, flooring materials and structural components (ongoing training will be provided).

Responsibilities include managing and conducting tests in accordance with procedures and regulations, and evaluating the integrity of test results within area(s) of specialization.

Qualifications Candidates should be qualified to A-Level standard in a relevant technical or scientific discipline, and must have at least 1 year of experience working in a laboratory/test environment (ideally UKAS-accredited). There will be excellent long-term career and professional development opportunities with this well-respected and fast-growing UK company.

Tests carried out at this facility include:

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