Fire Science Technician

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Fire Science Technician

Location: London
Salary: £27-£33k per annum (DOE) + Competitive car + fantastic benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity and sick pay

We are growing our Fire Science team and are now looking to recruit a Technician to join our London based Laboratory team.

What the role involves

Working within our Fire Science team, this role will be a key support to the Laboratory Manager in administrative and regulatory tasks, primarily calibrating and maintaining the complex equipment used by Fire Services in the UK.

Responsibilities involve:

1. Routine calibrations of equipment including gas detection monitors, electronic personal dosimeters, radiation survey meters, radiation contamination meters, multi-meters, and volt-sticks.
2. Calibrations to be carried out either within the laboratory or at remote locations as determined best for operational efficiency.
3. Routine analysis of the quality of breathing air in air cylinders.
4. Maintenance of records for all tasks and preparation of standard calibration reports.
5. Maintenance of the department’s databases (both checking and inputting data) including the collation of data for KPI reporting and the production of reports as required by the Chief Scientific Adviser.
6. Maintaining the department QA system and assisting with Office administrative tasks.
7. Assistance with ignition and combustibility tests.
8. Assistance with the logging and management of Fire Investigation and Accident Investigation samples.
9. Decontamination of operational kit and equipment from Fire Service operations.
10. COSHH assessments and maintenance of chemical inventories.
11. Routine clerical duties.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a determined candidate with a Scientific degree (preferably in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Physics) and a good knowledge of chemistry and chemical hazards. You will have the confidence and ability to communicate scientific concepts and information at all levels. We will need you to be self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable liaising with clients and promoting our services externally. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you

A position within our team is the great next step in your career, thanks to our unique client links, existing portfolio of high-profile projects, industry links and established team of experts. We aim to cultivate a supportive learning environment so team members can enjoy development and progression alongside an interesting, technically challenging career.

We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career. Core benefits include:

• Annual bonus
• Generous pension benefits
• Hybrid working
• Private medical
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Up to two paid volunteering days a year

Flexible benefits include:

• Cycle to Work
• Tech scheme
• Travel & dental insurance
• Gym and retail discounts
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Give as You Earn scheme

Please be aware that all roles within Bureau Veritas UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age. Bureau Veritas operates a strict Code of Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.