Product Assessor

Overview

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 location or anywhere within the United Kingdom, working from home. 

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 (perhaps a recent Graduate)
• 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 

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

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To apply please email derek.grist@element.com

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.