Job Ref: 215291366

Date: 2021-12-01 11:16:30

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New Year, New Career?! Fancy joining a global player involved with Testing, Inspection and Certification of products used within the construction sector? Having an impact on the quality and safety of materials used, Making Tomorrow Safer Than Today…..

Element has an opportunity for a Lead Laboratory Technician for our BM TRADA timber technical team based near High Wycombe. This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a Global Testing, Inspection & Certification business. You will be working within and leading the timber testing laboratory that is undergoing refurbishment and support the development of a new digital fingerprint testing service.

Responsibilities

You will be able to work independently and alone at times but still being part of a well-supported technical team. You will be tasked with the following;

* Carrying out conformity testing of building products especially screws, nails and other fasteners in accordance with criteria set out in relevant standards

* Producing test reports in accordance with our laboratory’s accreditation

* Reviewing and approving test reports for completed testing

* Direct liaison with customers on the requirements and progress of testing contracts

* Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures are followed, identifying and reporting hazards and conducting risk assessments where required

* Working with the Quality Manager to ensure that all equipment in use is calibrated and fit for purpose

* Following the relevant procedures where activities are controlled by the Quality Management System

* Working with the Wood Technology Technical Manager to effectively plan the workload and ensure that the section completes all testing within the agreed timeframe

* Support in the development of a new digital fingerprint testing service

* Being responsible for the organisation and cleanliness of the timber laboratory

Skills / Qualifications

Ideally you will have some of the following skills and / or experience

* Experience of working within a UKAS accredited test laboratory

* Knowledge and understanding of BS and EN testing standards

* Customer focused with a good telephone manner, confident and clear

* Able to lead and supervise staff

* Ability to work alone and in a group

* Common sense, hardworking and self-discipline, taking pride in all tasks carried out

* Good time management and organisational skills

* Computer literate with experience in MS Office products, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook, as well as bespoke systems

* A strong team player who takes pride in the job

* Knowledge of timber or timber related qualification

Our site is in a rural location between Hughenden Valley and Naphill which is most conveniently reached if you have your own transport.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN APPLYING, YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO OUR CAREERS SITE TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT AND TO UPLOAD YOUR CV

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