Water Test Engineer

Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF); Leeds; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the building sector is seeking a motivated Test Engineer to join their team. The role involves conducting tests on window systems and collaborating with site teams to ensure compliance with UKAS accredited standards. This position offers comprehensive training and requires travel to various sites, with a focus on health and safety.

Benefits

Life insurance/death in service benefit

28 days holiday a year, plus bank and public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension: up to 6% employer contribution

Access to pension/mortgage consultants

Discretionary company bonus

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a valid UK driving licence.
• Flexible with working hours, especially for early site inductions.
• Knowledge of building regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests in accordance with UKAS procedures at various sites.
• Transport testing equipment safely to and from sites.
• Observe health and safety policies and standards.

Skills

Good IT skills

Good numeracy skills

Tolerant of heights

Physical capability

Education

CSCS card

Job description

Location

Fully Remote, South-East Based

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Test engineer to join our growing team. We are looking for a person to work in the South of England based near to High Wycombe or surrounding area. The CWCT Tester will collaborate with other members of the team attending site and learning to Test window systems on residential and commercial businesses as part of our UKAS accredited CWCT testing (Centre for Window and Cladding Technology). This involves subjecting windows, curtain walling or cladding systems to various tests for water penetration, to determine their serviceability once installed.

Full in-house training will be given by our experienced team.

Duties

• Working in a 2-person team on site.
• Conducting tests in accordance with our UKAS procedures.
• Safe transportation of equipment to and from the test site by vehicle and manually as required.
• Liaising with site agents and personnel in a professional way.
• Observe all health and safety policies, procedures, and standards to ensure duties are conducted safely and risks are minimised.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as required with the role.
  
  

Experience

• CSCS card (Evidence of a passed CITB operatives health and safety test will suffice at this stage).
• Good IT skills and ability to use spreadsheets, email and manage files.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Holds and maintains a valid, full UK driving licence.
• Flexible attitude towards work and working hours (regularly needing to be on site for inductions at 8am).
• Prepared to spend nights away from home on a varying shift pattern.
• Prepared to drive distances between 90 and 120 minutes to get to site in a typical day.
• Tolerant of heights -this is essential, as the role may involve working on the exterior of tall buildings and scaffolding.
• Must be capable of physical work.
• Knowledge of building regulations and environmental compliance regulations would be advantageous.
  
  

Benefits

• Life insurance/death in service benefit
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank and public holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension: up to 6% employer contribution.
• Access to pension/mortgage consultants
• Discretionary company bonus
  
  

Shift and schedule

Monday to Friday

To Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

We reserves the right to close the job advert earlier than advertised.

Closing date:Friday 20th June 2025