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Testing Officer - Reaction to Fire

Warrington Full-Time 28800 - 48000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

At a Glance

Tasks: As a Testing Officer, you'll conduct fire reaction tests and ensure product safety.
Company: Element is a leading global testing and certification company with over 9,000 experts worldwide.
Benefits: Enjoy growth opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a real impact.
Why this job: Join us to contribute to a safer world while developing your skills in a dynamic setting.
Qualifications: No specific experience required; just a passion for safety and compliance.
Other info: Be part of a fast-growing company that values integrity and excellence.

The predicted salary is between 28800 - 48000 £ per year.

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Overview

Warringtonfire has an exciting opportunity for a

Overview

Warringtonfire has an exciting opportunity for a Testing Officer to join our growing team based within our Reaction to Fire laboratory inHolmsfield Road Warrington.

This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a Global Testing, Inspection & Certification business.

Responsibilities

Act as reviewing officer in relation to authorised tests and ensuring that the following stages of the work are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate test standard – liaising closely with certification department and relevant Quality and SHE requirements:
Review and prepare test specimens.
Review and determine the required physical properties of test specimens.
Review the conditioning of test specimens.
Liaise with client at all stages of the work from initial enquiry through to reporting of results.
Operate test equipment, conduct and, review tests.
Prepare test reports.
Invoice tests.
Liaising with Suppliers to obtain quotes for work/consumables needed including full utilisation of the ‘Internal Goods Requisition Order Form’
Ensure at least 95% of target delivery dates are met and provide sales forecast data
Assist the operations manager in the management and development of the wider department where necessary, including through training and mentoring of junior staff.
Maintain own professional development and raise profile of EWF by attending relevant exhibitions, seminars and committee meetings
Delegating, in an appropriate manner, duties to subordinates in order that they gain necessary experience and confidence and increase their proficiency and value to the company

Skills / Qualifications

A-Level or Degree qualifications relating to either Science, Chemistry, or Engineering
Experience of working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory would be beneficial as this will provide a good foundation to work from
Excellent literacy and analysis skills to read and interpret standards, operating procedures and test reports
Practical laboratory skills are desirable but extensive on the job training will be provided
We are keen to find people who have an interest in testing and who have an inquisitive nature regarding their field of work, how equipment functions, etc
Excellent problem-solving skills backed up by a firm mathematical foundation such that when equipment does fail (as it does in the harsh environment that we work in), you will be able to work with the wider team to determine root cause
A team player who takes pride in providing excellent customer service and completing tasks on time
Attention to detail and not afraid to raise questions

Benefits Of Working At Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

For more information on Element\’s BUILT division, please take a look at our e-brochure: https://indd.adobe.com/view/7032c5bd-3645-4c48-86d4-b568d53de400

To apply please email derek.grist@element.com

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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