Fire Testing Technician

at  BRE Group Building Research Establishment

GROW YOUR CAREER AT BRE.

Are you ready to ignite your career in the fascinating world of fire testing and fire resistance? At BRE, we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join our large-scale testing department as a Fire Testing Technician. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to delve into the science of safety and innovation, where you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that materials and structures meet the highest standards of fire resilience. No experience? No problem! We believe in nurturing talent and will provide comprehensive training to kickstart your journey in this dynamic field. If you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking an energetic and organised individual to join our team as Fire Testing Technician. You will add value to the business by providing the practical support needed to deliver a busy programme of testing. This position will suit someone with a practical, hands-on approach, who is motivated to work independently as well as part of a team, and an interest to develop their career in fire testing. This is an entry level role that will require following instructions and procedures carefully to ensure that test samples are set-up for test correctly and other lab support activities. The role mainly involves test sample preparation (fitting thermocouples, setting up and operating test equipment) and requires a mixture of practical skills including basic construction work (building, plastering, soldering,) and heavy plant operation (fork lift truck, crane, MEWP). Full training will be provided.