Test Engineer

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference tooTest Engineer - Fire Suppression Systems (Future Talent Pipeline)Hemel Hempstead, HertfordshireSalary: £30,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsPlease register your interest in our Fire Suppression Test Engineer opportunities for 2023. We are interested in talking with prospective candidates, interested in becoming one of our Test Engineers.This role offers real diversity and variety across a wide range of products and tasks, working within our testing labs and would be the perfect role for an engineer looking to apply their technical ability in a client focused role. To be successful in this role you’ll need the skills to build relationships with our clients, understand their requirements and then deliver this work autonomously.Strong communication and project management skills are at the heart of this role. You’ll have constant interaction and engagement with clients at a variety of levels, from technicians to Directors.You’ll be managing multiple projects so strong project management skills are a must. With this you’ll need to use your strong interpersonal skills to confidently present findings to our clients about their products. Suitable candidates for this role could include fire detection/alarm engineers or candidates from a relative fire detection device manufacturing environment.ResponsibilitiesTo liaise with clients, and advise on the status of work to facilitate premier customer service & on-time delivery on all work and projects.Respond to customer queries and provide technical support.Develop technical skills to enhance own skills & ability to carry out testing work across a wide variety of laboratories, equipment and standards or client bespoke requirements.Operate in line with quality and safety procedures to ensure compliance with the organisation’s and legislative requirements and the requirements of ISO 17025Carry out test work:Test in line with standards, procedures or client needs.Maintain traceable records & resultsProduce quality test reports in a timely manner or project status reports as requestedLiaise with calibration department on the maintenance and use of the correct equipment to carry out testing.Maintain good housekeeping in the Lab, office with all electronics data storageReport and escalate issues in testing which impact performance or quality of results.Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, suppliers, locations and clients to facilitate a seamless service through the whole BSI supply chain.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesA minimum of a BTEC/HNC/HND in a related engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience in a test environment.Good communication skills and the ability to write clear and concise reportsPositive customer focused approach to work and communication with colleaguesAbility to work as an individual or as part of a team, to tight time scalesGood level of computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office or equivalent.Solutions orientated, support change with a can-do approach.Excellent time management and attention to detail.Knowledge or familiarity of Lean culture and tools is advantageous.Knowledge of 17025 is advantageous.Experience in Installation of Fire detection system would be advantageous.Hands on experience in Fire Suppression equipment testing would be advantageous.What We OfferIn addition to a basic salary of up to £30,000 + Bonus, you will be allied to a excellent benefits that includes 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the opportunity to increase this to 30 days, company-paid private medical insurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your life-style.About BSIAs the leading global business standards company BSI helps 86,000 clients worldwide to improve their businesses. We work with thousands of organisations which range from the world’s largest most successful brands to small local businesses.About UsBSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.