Swegon are recruiting for a Test Technician, to report into the Product Test and Development Manager, based out of our site in Whitstable; Kent. This role is based fully on site and the ideal candidate will live nearby or within an easily commutable distance. Position Summary: The Test Technician will support and carry out fire resistance testing of dampers and related HVAC products through hands-on manual construction of test builds, precise installation of products, accurate setup of instrumentation, test rigs, and operation of fire test equipment to ensure consistent and repeatable test conditions. The role requires strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental procedures due to the use of heavy structures, tools, and live fire testing equipment. This is a highly hands-on role, combining practical construction and installation skills with fire testing activities, ensuring that fire tests are accurate, compliant, and repeatable in accordance with relevant standards. The role is primarily based at the company’s in-house testing facility but also involves working at external test houses, supporting the preparation, installation, and execution of certification and development fire tests. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being directly involved in building, setting up, and running tests, rather than working purely desk-based or supervisory roles. Main duties and responsibilities: (This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change) Health & Safety: • Work at all times in accordance with company health & safety policies, risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work • Actively contribute to maintaining a safe working environment within the test facility and workshop • Correctly use PPE, lifting equipment, and safety systems associated with furnaces, heavy test frames, and construction activities. Build & Test Rig Construction: • Construct, walls primarily standard supporting plasterboard constructions as per BS EN 1363-1, floors, and supporting structures for fire test rigs in accordance with standards such as BS EN 1363-1 and project-specific requirements. • Install fire and smoke dampers, ductwork sections, insulation systems, and associated fixings in line with drawings, test standards, and manufacturer requirements. • Assist with the assembly, modification, and dismantling of fire test rigs. • Maintain accurate records of builds and installation details where required for test traceability. Fire Testing & Technical Operations: • Prepare, set up, and conduct fire resistance tests in line with relevant standards (e.g. BS EN 1366-2). • Set up and monitor instrumentation and test equipment in accordance with defined procedures. • Ensure test rigs are correctly installed, sealed, and instrumented prior to testing. • Support the safe execution of live fire tests, following all health & safety procedures. Test Support & Coordination: • Work closely with Test Engineers, Design, and Engineering teams to ensure test objectives and technical requirements are met. Experience: Essential • Strong practical, hands-on background in construction, building trades, workshop environments, or test rig assembly. • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards. • Experience in carpentry, masonry, metalwork, or mechanical installation (preferred). • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability. • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external organisations. • Understanding of health & safety requirements in high-risk environments (e.g. furnaces, heavy structures, tools). • Full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to external test houses. Qualifications: Essential • GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English • Relevant vocational qualification or equivalent practical experience We offer At Swegon, we work to create the world's best indoor climate that makes people thrive and feel-good inside. We have ambitious goals in our sustainability efforts, in offering the most energy-efficient products, promoting gender equality, and becoming carbon neutral, and we have clear transparency in our work. We offer exciting challenges in a global environment with competent colleagues and a culture characterized by our values; "Customer Empathy, Trust, and Commitment," which permeate everything we do and are the basis for the decisions we make and how we interact with each other. At Swegon, we have an open and flexible organizational culture with short decision-making processes, plenty of development opportunities, and we care about you being able to balance your work with your personal life. We place great emphasis on personal qualities, welcome applicants with different backgrounds, and strive for diversity and gender equality. About Swegon Group Swegon Group, owned by the Stockholm Stock Exchange-listed Investment AB Latour, is a market-leading provider of a healthy indoor climate, with solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling, and climate optimization, as well as connected services and technical expertise. Swegon has subsidiaries and distributors worldwide and 17 production units in Europe, North America, and India. The company has approximately 3000 employees and had a turnover of approximately SEK 6 billion in 2022. (Please note; we are not considering agencies to assist with filling this position.) LI-SW1 INDSWE