Company Description United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) offers rewarding technical work that makes buildings better for people and the environment. Although invisible to the average person, Passive Fire Protection is a fundamental part of the buildings we all live and work in and saves countless lives.
Your work at UKTC will be diverse and allow you to enhance your practical skills through the use of tools and laboratory instruments as well as challenge yourself academically through learning about international test standards and regulations. You will interact with customers from the Passive Fire Protection industry every day allowing you the opportunity to educate them as well as learn from them.
Job Description Sample Reception and Preparation
Receive and log test specimens into the laboratory system.
Gather client documentation and verify samples against and test requests.
Prepare specimens in accordance with relevant test standards and internal procedures.
Label, store and track samples to maintain full traceability.
Coordinate sample preparation timelines with the technical team.
Test Preparation and Support
Assist with installation of specimens for reaction to fire testing.
Support the setup of instrumentation and measurement systems.
Assist Testing Team during the execution of fire tests.
Laboratory Operations
Maintain good laboratory practice and housekeeping.
Monitoring and recording laboratory conditions
Calibration and daily checking of balances and other laboratory equipment.
Stock level monitoring.
Monitoring calibration dates of test and supporting laboratory equipment
Assist with laboratory equipment and test rigs prior to testing.
Assist with dismantling and disposal of test specimens following testing, which may include assistance in the extinguishment of samples still burning.
Development and Progression
Undertake training to develop competence in fire testing methods.
Progress into conducting tests independently once trained and authorised.
Support continuous improvement of laboratory processes and procedures.
Qualifications Essential knowledge/skills/experience:
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Practical problem solving ability.
Experience of accurate record keeping.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a structured laboratory or production environment.
Understanding of health and safety requirements.
Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
Desirable knowledge/skills/experience:
Experience working in a laboratory, workshop or construction environment.
Basic understanding of scientific testing or measurement.
Practical skills, including use of power tools preferred
Experience working with testing standards or technical procedures.
HND or equivalent in a scientific or engineering discipline.
Essential personal attributes:
Detail focused and methodical.
Enjoys working with measurement, data and evidence.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Able to work to deadlines in a busy laboratory environment.
Comfortable with working in a team and individually
Demonstrates a consistent high quality of work.
Understanding of safe working practices
Aligns with company values.
Additional Information Due to laboratory location, it is preferable for the applicant to have their own transport
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