Test Engineer - PPE

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Vacancy: Test Engineer (Mechanical/PPE Products)

Location: Hemel Hempstead (On-site)

Work Pattern: Monday–Friday | 36 hours per week

Salary: From £31,450 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

For over 125 years, BSI has helped shape safer products, better systems and a more resilient world. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re continuing to invest in our people, our laboratories and our technical capabilities and we’re now looking for a Test Engineer to join our PPE Product Testing Team in our Hemel Hempstead Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in protecting lives by ensuring personal protective equipment meets the highest standards across safety, quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Test in line to specific standards, procedures or client needs.
• Maintain traceable records and results.
• Produce project status and quality test reports.
• Liaise with calibration department on the maintenance and use of the correct equipment to carry out testing.
• Report and escalate issues in testing which impact performance or quality of results.
• Liaise with clients, and advise on the status of work to facilitate premier customer service & on-time delivery on all work and projects.
• Respond to customer queries and provide technical support.
• Develop technical skills to enhance own skills & ability to carry out testing work across a wide variety of laboratories, equipment and standards or client bespoke requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, suppliers, locations, and clients to facilitate a seamless service through the whole BSI supply chain.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree/HNC/HND (or similar) in a Mechanical, Engineering or Scientific discipline or equivalent industry experience in a 17025 test environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Positive customer focused approach to work and communication with colleagues.
• Good level of computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office or equivalent.
• Strong writing skills - to write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team to tight time scales.
• Knowledge or familiarity within a lean/continuous improvement focused culture and tools.
• Knowledge of 17025 is advantageous.

We recognise that people develop skills in different ways so if you meet most of the criteria and feel excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of a global organisation with 125 years of trust, credibility and impact.

Work on products that directly contribute to public safety and protection.

Access structured training, professional development and career progression pathways.

Join a supportive, inclusive and values-driven culture.

Real opportunity to grow into senior, subject expert, technical leadership, laboratory management and other specialist focused roles.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training, and development with the inclusion of Annual Bonus, Contribution Based Pension, Private Healthcare, 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Income Protection & Life Assurance.

D&I Policy

BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to be made on account of a disability or impairment throughout our recruiting process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives. Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments. Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs. Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. At BSI, we exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Their work builds trust in businesses and communities and enhances lives. Now we’re looking for passionate people to help us take on society’s biggest challenges. You’ll partner with key stakeholders to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world. Together, we’ll create solutions to global challenges like the climate crisis and how AI will be used. You’ll do rewarding, purpose-led work that impacts people’s health, safety and wellbeing. Your integrity will earn the trust of our stakeholders as we raise awareness of the difference we make to people around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries across the globe.