Job Description

Test Technician: We\'re thrilled that you\'re interested in joining the British Board of Agr\xc3\xa9ment. The BBA is looking to hire a Test Technician to join our Test department. This role is based at Garston, Watford.

About Us: The British Board of Agr\xc3\xa9ment (BBA) provides services that help clients create accountability and mitigate risk. Through extensive research, auditing, inspection, testing and certification, we help to instill confidence in the entire Construction product supply chain. With a 50-year legacy as a trusted certification body, the BBA develops long-term partnerships with clients, assisting in the innovation and development of products and services, enabling continued commercial growth in both the UK and Global marketplaces, while remaining reassuringly impartial. As a for-profit organisation Limited by Guarantee, the BBA looks to reinvest in the industry for the benefit of all stakeholders.

About You: We\'re looking for a candidate that is excited about excellence and playing a critical part in the business\' focus on serving our customers better. You are comfortable working in a structured environment, with the agility to adapt when necessary. You can work independently, and as part of a team and confident to suggest improvements to work more efficiently.

Purpose of Job: The purpose of the Test Technician is to plan, co-ordinate, carry out and report tests.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan, co-ordinate and carry out tests on construction products and system:

• Provide time, cost and utilisation information to enable accurate time and cost estimates for new work
• Review and evaluate new work requests received from your line manager
• Co-ordinate the execution of work including the following:

• to be familiar with the work required as soon as the job has been assigned and ensure requirements are understood
• contact the Project Manager / client to agree a programme, schedule and timescale
• brief other Test Technicians who have been allocated work on the same project
• request that the samples are requested in good time
• arrange for clients to visit to prepare specimens, including obtaining the required health and safety documentation, the induction of contractors and monitoring them whilst on site
• test specimens in accordance with the test request and client expectation
• keep the Project Managers and clients advised of progress of key milestones and any significant delays that may occur
• collate test reports, including input from other Test Technicians involved with the job, for approval by the Planning Manager / Team Manager - Test.
• Optimise output, for you and the team by the following:

• Organise the work space required and maintain it in an orderly manner
• Plan and communicate what is required and expected from others well in advance
• Use time available efficiently, and endeavour to run tests simultaneously to maximise output
• Think laterally to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
• Escalate through line management issues that impede progress and require the intervention of others.
• Health and safety

• Comply with all health and safety policies Legislation and procedures defined by the BBA and government legislation
• Report all health and safety concerns to test management
• Carry out and document risk assessments.
• Operate with absolute technical integrity

• Manage allocated test facilities with regard to optimum efficiency, maintenance, replacement, avoidance of break-down and accreditation
• Advise and assist clients and colleagues with regard to test methods and procedures
• Be vigilant to the introduction of new and revised standards, legislation, etc. within specified area of work and implement actions to satisfy them.

What we offer:

We believe that our strength lies in our people; that\'s why we invest heavily in them through providing training to maintain and develop the skills of all our teams, enabling us to serve our clients better. Because of that, we offer a total reward package including competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• BBA Contributory Pension Scheme of 6%
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 after five years of service
• Health care cash plan scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme - with up to 6 counselling sessions
• Flexible working hours to fit in with individual lifestyles
• We\'re a social group and when we\'re not working, we love to get together socially, and support local community initiatives whenever possible.

British Board of Agr\xc3\xa9ment