Product Assessor - Steel Protection - Remote Eligible

Product Assessor - Steel Protection

Warringtonfire, part of Element, has an opportunity for a Product Assessor in the steel protection area to join our growing Technical team. This role can be based at our Warrington site or anywhere in the United Kingdom. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing organisations within the Testing, Inspection & Certification sector. Warringtonfire exists to help make certain that the materials, products and processes that we test, inspect and certify for our customers are always safe, quality, compliant and fit for purpose.

Are you analytical & inquisitive in nature? Do you possess a natural curiosity of how things work and problem-solving skills? Are you technically focused? Do you have an understanding or exposure to any of the following areas: fire industry, building materials, materials science, product installation, engineering, construction, product certification, fire-related product development or a similar technical industry? Do you want to become part of a growing team within a unique and specialised industry?

Responsibilities

Plan Fire Resistance test programmes in liaison with clients and the relevant testing departments

Review audit and sampling reports, fire and non-fire test reports, product technical documentation, etc. for technical compliance in line with the relevant standard/scheme/project requirements

Prepare technical engineering reports and make technical judgments in relation to fire protection product sectors within your competency

Respond to and resolve technical and certification enquiries

Continuously develop knowledge in National, European and International Standards and Specifications relating to fire safety, and in specialist product areas

Assisting in the development of the department - positively contribute ideas and provide sounding-board for new initiatives

Autonomy for own work schedule, prioritise activity to meet customer or business deadlines

Maintain professional work standards

Work with manager, colleagues and team to increase knowledge of role and standards and the service provided by all; put effort into improving technical and decision-making skills for self and the team

Skills / Qualifications

Ideally educated to engineering degree level or relevant industry experience

Understanding of structural elements behavior under load would be advantageous

Able to read and understand technical drawings

Exposure within any fire industry, building materials, materials science, product installation, engineering, construction, product certification, fire-related product development or a similar technical industry would be advantageous

Keen interest in all aspects of fire safety

Respond positively to change

Able to prioritise and reach decisions quickly and effectively

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent numeracy skills and strong attention to detail

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme / Paid Volunteering days

For more information on Element's BUILT division, please take a look at our e-brochure: https://indd.adobe.com/view/7032c5bd-3645-4c48-86d4-b568d53de400

To apply please email derek.grist@element.com

Refer to ID 86459226 when applying