Test Technician

• Plan, co-ordinate and carry out tests on construction products and system.
• Provide time, cost, and utilisation information to enable accurate time and cost estimates for new work.
• Review and evaluate new work requests received from your line manager.
• Co-ordinate the execution of work including the following:
• be familiar with the work required as soon as the job has been assigned and ensure requirements are understood.
• contact the Project Manager / client to agree a programme, schedule, and timescale.
• brief other Test Technicians who have been allocated work on the same project.
• request that the samples are requested in good time.
• arrange for clients to visit to prepare specimens, including obtaining the required health and safety documentation, the induction of contractors and monitoring them whilst on site.
• test specimens in accordance with the test request and client expectations.
• keep the Project Managers and clients advised of progress of key milestones and any significant delays that may occur.
• collate test reports, including input from other Test Technicians involved with the job, for approval by the Planning Manager / Team Manager.

• Organise the workspace required and maintain it in an orderly manner.
• Plan and communicate what is required and expected from others well in advance.
• Use time available efficiently, and endeavour to run tests simultaneously to maximise output.
• Think laterally to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
• Escalate through line management issues that impede progress and require the intervention of others.

• Comply with all health and safety policies Legislation and procedures defined by the BBA and government legislation.
• Report all health and safety concerns to test management.
• Carry out and document risk assessments. Operate with absolute technical integrity;
• Manage allocated test facilities with regard to optimum efficiency, maintenance, replacement, avoidance of break-down and accreditation.
• Advise and assist clients and colleagues with regard to test methods and procedures.
• Be vigilant to the introduction of new and revised standards, legislation, etc. within specified area of work and implement actions to satisfy them.
• Ensure that BBA procedures are adhered to at all times, including the maintenance of accreditation as required.

• Promote and adhere to all BBA policies and actively promote the BBA wherever possible.
• Responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues and others on the BBA premises in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and the BBA Health & Safety Handbook.
• Carry out tasks broadly similar to those in this job description.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, acting with integrity, impartiality and honesty at all times.
• Endeavour to self-improve and develop.

• Frequent contact, liaison and reporting to the Team Manager and as required to the Chief Engineer.
• Verbal or written reports and/or presentations etc.
• Collaborate with Test Development, Calibration contracts and Health and Safety personnel.
• Liaise with other parts of the BBA as required.

• Frequent and extensive contact with clients and to a lesser extent sub-contractors.
• Liaise with external organisations and sub-contractors.

• BBA Contributory Pension Scheme of 6%
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 after five years of service
• Health care cash plan scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme - with up to 6 counselling sessions Flexible working hours to fit in with individual lifestyles

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