As part of our expanding testing services, there is now an opening to join our team as a Technician.
As a Technician at UKTC you will be responsible for the setting up and installation of fire resistance test to a verity of British and European standards, taking the instructions from the responsible technical officer in preparing supporting constructions and installation of client’s specimens.
- Building of supporting constructions in line with the clients requirements and/or the relevant testing standards
- The installation of fire testing specimens in accordance with instructions
- Implementation of instrumentation to specimens in line with the relevant testing standards
- Responsible for record keeping surrounding instrumentation/ measurement taking
- Support in the conducting of fire resistance testing using fire resistance testing furnace
- Dismantle and disposal of test specimen and supporting construction post test
- Good housekeeping of laboratory and all equipment
- Mentoring the Trainee Technician
Skills / Qualifications
- Experience within a similar role/in construction or civil environment
- Good joinery and partition building skills
- Relevant line management experience
- Practical problem solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable experience of accurate record keeping
- An understanding of health & safety
- Highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines
- Consistent high quality of work
- A fork lift licence would be an advantage
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
GLASGOW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)