Product Testing Technician

**Test Technician - Wind Tunnel

Burton on Trent

Competitive salary plus benefits
To help us on our journey of being the market leader in the design and manufacture of roofing products and associated systems, we currently have an amazing opportunity available for a
Wind Tunnel Test Technician**
ideally with a successful track record in the building products sector, to join our fantastic team in Burton.

At Marley, we're raising the roof in the UK roofing industry Marley is at the forefront of pitched roofing systems, leading the industry in both sustainability and innovation. With over a century of know-how under our belt, we are the trusted partner for architects, contractors, and roofing professionals. We've now joined forces with Marshalls plc, the UK's leading manufacturer of hard landscaping and building products - bringing two strong heritages together

What's the mission?
Reporting to the Head of Operational Support, your main responsibilities will be:

Wind Tunnel Testing

• You will operate and maintain the wind tunnel facility, and all testing equipment ensuring safe and reliable performance
• Prior to any testing you will build and configure roof rigs and test setups in line with British and CEN standards
• You will conduct annual equipment calibration, maintain accurate records, and ensure test traceability
• Key to this role is your ability to analyse and report on test results, providing clear recommendations to support future product development
• Testing is about consistency in results so you will own the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) process to ensure consistency and compliance

Tile Type, Roof Fitting & Clip Testing

• You will undertake a range of type, strength and pull tests on clay & concrete tiles, associated ranges of clips, fixings and accessories, again to ensure they meet industry standards on safety and quality.

What are the mission critical skills?

• A background or prior experience in a science, engineering, or quality assurance role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and develop
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Organised and methodical, with strong time management skills
• Team player with a proactive and supportive attitude
• Full UK driving licence (essential) due to occasional travel requirements
• AUTOCAD knowledge (advantageous)
• First Aid and Forklift Truck Licence (advantageous)
• Comfortable performing hands-on, physical activities as part of testing setup and rig building

What's next?

This is a great opportunity to take the next step in progressing your career and join our thriving, industry-leading company We offer a highly competitive salary, plus many other benefits. You can find more information on Marley and Marshalls here:

Careers at Marley: Marley and Marshalls:

More about Marley and Marshalls:

Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Marshalls Landscape Products, Marshalls Building Products, and Marley Roofing Products.

At Marley Roofing Products, we are recognised as leaders in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories. Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website:
Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day.

We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it's the right thing to do

We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls plc is a workplace where you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself

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