Technical Systems Manager

2 months ago


Saint Helens, United Kingdom Knauf Full time

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Technical Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. ….. To learn more about the business, click here.

Can you say ‘yes’?...

  • Do you always have the customer in mind?
  • Do you have an innovative mindset?
  • Do you have a strong eye for detail?
  • Do you act with safety as a priority?
  • Do you have a flexible approach to your work?

As our Technical Systems Manager, you will monitor the relevant areas of regulation, testing methods and testing standards to support a strategy that ensures we are delivering compliant products & systems in the most effective way, whilst driving innovation within our product range.

What you’ll be doing…

  • Be the lead person that develops and delivers fire test programs including;
    • Selection of suitable test bodies.
    • Seeking quotes and agreeing costs & timescales for delivery.
    • Commission the creation of detailed test drawings.
    • Arrange test materials and export/import where required.
    • Assemble resource and supervise the building of test specimens.
    • Review of test data and reports as and when needed.
    • Dissemination of test results, outcomes to the business.
    • Procure and deliver where required classification reports, technical assessments and related certification.
  • Product testing on non-fire applications such as acoustics, flat roof loading and fixing pull-through testing.
  • Where specific certification or 3rd party documentation is required, the Systems Manager will take responsibility and be accountable for the design and delivery of all aspects.
  • Support the Technical Development Manager in the delivery of field based Real Performance projects.
  • Support the delivery of projects and use technical and commercial understanding to contribute to the development of the KINE portfolio including insulation applications, systems and solutions.
  • Develop strong partnerships with product management to provide technical input into relevant projects, market messaging and collateral.
  • Identify new or enhanced products or system opportunities.
  • Work with other team members, departments, and the plants to support the product development process and follow-up product certification to ensure product compliance.
  • Support the evolution of product development with respect to new manufacturing sites.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours, and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage:

  • Hold a relevant degree ideally within the construction field with 5 years of construction work experience.
  • Have a good knowledge of construction types & construction details.
  • Have a basic knowledge of all relevant Building Regulations and product and application standards.
  • Be able to interpret construction descriptions, sketches and drawings.
  • Have a ‘hands on’ approach and direct experience of product testing ideally within the construction industry with relation to fire.
  • Comprehensive IT skill set.
  • Good reporting and data interpretation skills.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective management and prioritization of personal workload.

We'll provide:

  • 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
  • Group Income Protection
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
  • Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Staff Bonus Scheme
  • Career Progression Routes
  • Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan
  • Perkbox
  • Access to Costco Membership
  • Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
  • On site Gyms
  • Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
  • Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On site Car Charging Points

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.



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