Technical Assistant
Description✓Warringtonfire, part of the Element Group, has exciting plans for growth with our proposed relocation to Birchwood Park, Warrington
✓As part of our growth plans we will be expanding our Fire Resistance team
✓This is a rare opportunity for a Technical Assistant to join our weekend shift team!
✓As a Technical Assistant you will be performing a variety of fire tests on items such as roller shutter doors, fire doors and building materials amongst others
✓Our testing determines whether our clients' products perform as intended.
✓By joining our internationally recognised business you will receive a competitive salary along with our enhanced holiday, pension and enhanced benefits
✓Additionally, we believe that you should be working to develop your career
✓Through our Career Ladder professional development scheme we will work with you to progress your ambitions to become an expert in your field.
✓Responsibilities
✓* Liaising with and assisting the client, including contractors and third parties, during construction of test specimens
✓* Preparation of test specimens in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate Standard and internal procedures under the supervision of the Testing / Technical Officer and Laboratory Supervisor / Team Leader, when required
✓* Determination of physical properties of test specimens and / or component parts, where required
✓* Instrumentation of test specimens and preparation of diagram showing positions and types of all instrumentation used
✓* Operation of furnace and any ancillary equipment to ensure compliance with the appropriate test requirements, when required
✓* Evaluating the performance of the specimen/s in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate test standard, where appropriate and under the supervision of the Testing / Technical Officer responsible
✓* Demolition and safe disposal of test specimens within a reasonable time frame after the test to ensure maximum utilisation of each frame
✓* Ensuring the laboratory is clean and tidy at all times, particularly with respect to the furnace to which you have been allocated
✓Skills / Qualifications
✓* Experience or knowledge of working to Standard Operating Procedures within strict Health & Safety Guidelines
✓* Practical skills for using tools within a construction / engineering / shop fitting environment
✓* Interest in materials testing
✓* Experience working in a fast-paced environment
✓* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
✓* Self-starter with good organisation skills
✓* Proactive, logical and methodical
✓* Possess a valid FLT license desired Show more →
✓As part of our growth plans we will be expanding our Fire Resistance team
✓This is a rare opportunity for a Technical Assistant to join our weekend shift team!
✓As a Technical Assistant you will be performing a variety of fire tests on items such as roller shutter doors, fire doors and building materials amongst others
✓Our testing determines whether our clients' products perform as intended.
✓By joining our internationally recognised business you will receive a competitive salary along with our enhanced holiday, pension and enhanced benefits
✓Additionally, we believe that you should be working to develop your career
✓Through our Career Ladder professional development scheme we will work with you to progress your ambitions to become an expert in your field.
✓Responsibilities
✓* Liaising with and assisting the client, including contractors and third parties, during construction of test specimens
✓* Preparation of test specimens in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate Standard and internal procedures under the supervision of the Testing / Technical Officer and Laboratory Supervisor / Team Leader, when required
✓* Determination of physical properties of test specimens and / or component parts, where required
✓* Instrumentation of test specimens and preparation of diagram showing positions and types of all instrumentation used
✓* Operation of furnace and any ancillary equipment to ensure compliance with the appropriate test requirements, when required
✓* Evaluating the performance of the specimen/s in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate test standard, where appropriate and under the supervision of the Testing / Technical Officer responsible
✓* Demolition and safe disposal of test specimens within a reasonable time frame after the test to ensure maximum utilisation of each frame
✓* Ensuring the laboratory is clean and tidy at all times, particularly with respect to the furnace to which you have been allocated
✓Skills / Qualifications
✓* Experience or knowledge of working to Standard Operating Procedures within strict Health & Safety Guidelines
✓* Practical skills for using tools within a construction / engineering / shop fitting environment
✓* Interest in materials testing
✓* Experience working in a fast-paced environment
✓* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
✓* Self-starter with good organisation skills
✓* Proactive, logical and methodical
✓* Possess a valid FLT license desired Show more →