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 Help BRE make the built environment safer and more sustainable BRE is the world’s leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century we have provided the government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards, and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to built environment challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world. Your role at BRE 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. Your profile Some skills that will be necessary for this position include: Essential: Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook Practical mindset Hard-working Ability to work well independently and as part of a team Self-motivated and focused • Able to follow procedures and instructions Adaptable Desire to learn Desirable Product testing or construction/warehouse experience Other experience working to defined procedures Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook BRE benefits We offer a competitive salary as well as a wide range of financial, wellbeing and career development benefits. 25 days annual leave. Pension scheme with 5% matching employer contribution, Life assurance (4x basic salary) and an enhanced maternity package. HealthPartners – cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing costs including prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care and more. Onsite restaurant and free onsite parking including at-cost EV charging points. Continuous performance development, meaning we review progress regularly and development opportunities including free access to our BRE Academy courses, digital learning, and access to other learning opportunities are available at any time. Professional membership reimbursement to support your career development. Your application We review applications as they are received so please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. Vacancy We’re building a diverse and talented team at BRE. We know that different perspectives, experiences and skills will help us be more innovative in delivering effective solutions for our customers. LI-SR1