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Job Title Technician
Location: Preston
Salary: 24,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
About Us:
BSRIA The Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) is a member- driven organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and offering specialized services to stakeholders in the construction and building services sectors. Our mission is to enhance buildings by improving their environmental performance, operational efficiency, and occupant experience. We support the industry through expert guidance and innovative solutions, operating from our offices in Bracknell, Preston, and Beijing.
About the role:
Working in our test and calibration suites, the objective of this varied role is to carry out instrument calibration to ISO or UKAS standards, test customer products for conformance, stock control/handling, assisting with the production of reports and certificates for clients and the processing of hire stock. The role will require flexibility and team-work in line with the 'one' BSRIA strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Comply with and operate to all Health & Safety and quality assurance requirements in accordance with relevant standards
- Performing traceable & UKAS accredited calibrations, and testing building services components including, but not limited to, weather louvres & storage heaters under ISO 9001 & BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems
- Install, manage and handle customers kit and test samples, items and instrumentation
- Calibrate and maintain reference apparatus, including conformance checks
- Preparation and packing of instruments prior to hire and receipt of stock returns
- Liaison with customers and internal colleagues
- Preparing report data and ensure the test work is properly documented and filed (complying with formal procedures)
- Any other duties as required by your line manager
About you:
- Knowledge of the fields of air flow, temperature and pressure a significant advantage
- Experience of working in a test environment or calibration laboratory Understanding of health and safety compliance and quality assurance standards
- PC Literate - MS Office (Excel/Word)
- Good numeracy and administrative skills and inhouse systems Problem solving and practically minded
- Ability to work in a team with a flexible approach
Qualification(s) Required
- Recognized qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering or relevant experience
Benefits:
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance - 4 times annual gross reference salary Help@Hand - Online GP Support Services
- 26 Annual Holidays (pro-rata) and additional Bank Holidays Eye tests
- Electrical Vehicle Charging point in the car park
- Employee well-being: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential service)
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles specialist, technologist, engineer, support specialist, field technician, maintenance expert, system administrator, and repair technician may also be considered.
