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Overview
Warringtonfire has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Assistant to join our growing team based within our Reaction to Fire laboratory at Holmsfield Road, Warrington. This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a Global Testing, Inspection & Certification business.
Responsibilities
* Conduct authorised tests and ensure that the work complies with the appropriate Standard, UK Fire Test Study Group resolution, EGOLF resolutions and relevant Warringtonfire Quality and SHE requirements
* Preparation of test specimens for testing
* Determination of required physical properties of test specimens
* Conditioning of test specimens prior to testing
* Liaising with client during tests (under supervision of immediate supervisor)
* Operation of test equipment and conduct of tests
* Assisting immediate supervisor with the preparation of test reports
* Ensuring that target delivery dates are met and budget/sales targets are achieved
Skills / Qualifications
* Academic qualifications of minimum A-level in science or engineering subjects or equivalent
* Higher education to HND would be favourable but not essential
* Experience of working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory would be beneficial
* 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
* Interest in testing and an inquisitive nature
* Excellent problem-solving skills with a solid mathematical foundation to determine root causes when equipment fails
* Team player who provides excellent customer service and completes tasks on time
* Attention to detail and willingness 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%
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay
* Free Onsite Refreshments
* Recommend a Friend Bonus
* Perks At Work Discount Scheme
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 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. The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose such information to others who do not have access, unless allowed by law or company policy.
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
* Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Public Safety, and International Trade and Development
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