Senior Test Technician

---

Job description

Senior Test Technician

Working in test and calibration suites, the objective of this varied role is to carry out equipment testing, calibration of test rigs and instrumentation, involvement with the production of reports of certificates for client and the control of stock

* Standard testing to BS, EN, ASHRAE and ISO for UKCA and CE marking for compliance with local schemes

* Extensive knowledge of products and testing regulations

* Expert advice on compliance for global markets and selecting test samples

* Unbiased advice for product improvement

* Internationally recognised reports

* Co-operation with UK and International Certification Bodies providing manufacturers with an easier route to global markets

As a Senior Technician your main duties will be as below:

• Comply with and operate to all health and safety and quality assurance in accordance with the relevant standards

• Performing traceable & UKAS accredited calibrations under ISO 9001 & BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems

• Production of standard calibration certificates and reports from test data

• Helping in the continued conformity with the requirements contained in ISO 9001 (BSI) and ISO 17025 (UKAS) through procedures defined within the Quality Manual. These are to include the maintenance of the quality system through record keeping and the testing of laboratory reference instrumentation

• Understand the working of a variety of complex pieces of instrumentation and test equipment as well as their technical specifications and the methods that can be used to calibrate and/or test these, including fault diagnosis and minor repair.

• Liaison with clients and internal colleagues regarding technical support and advice on instrument and equipment use/repair/replacements.

• The testing, calibration, and maintenance/repair of BSRIA's hire stock of instruments, client equipment, and laboratory equipment to ensure that their performance meets established acceptance criteria.

• If required in-house demonstrations of product use to customers and/or customer development days

• Order processing, booking in and dispatch of instrumentation and test equipment

• When required mentor and supervise technicians on the aspects of the role

• Contribute to the development of laboratory processes and systems to improve performance and best practice

• Preparation and packing of instruments prior to hire and receipt of stock returns

• Handling tools

The successful candidate:

To be successful in this role you will possess the following Skills and Knowledge:

• Recognised qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering

• Experience of working in a calibration test environment to ISO 9001 or ISO17025

• Knowledge of the production of uncertainty budgets

• Methodical with a practical ability including diagnostic skills

• PC literate

• Excellent numeracy and administrative skills

• Knowledge or experience in the measurement of air velocity, humidity, pressure and temperature

• Understanding of health and safety compliance

• Ability to work unsupervised to meet deadlines as well as a team player