UL Solutions' Built Environment department in Telford is hiring! The PMU (Performance Mock-Up) team is looking for a Laboratory Assistant who will be focused on assisting the Lab Technicians and Engineers during testing of rainscreen cladding and curtain wall products. This will include setting up test rigs, assisting with the testing process and reporting post-testing.
Largely working in outdoor environment (mainly physical work, but desk-based tasks required such as filling in excel/word templates as well as completing training).
This is a great opportunity for someone who's seeking variety in their role, as at UL Solutions, no two days are the same! You also have a genuine opportunity to grow your career here, in a small, close-knit team with good people. The aim for this role would be to progress within our engineering function, from Laboratory Technician to Engineering Technician
- Assists in setting up and preparation of test samples, materials and equipment
- Under supervision, assists with testing by against defined test procedures, standards and requirements.
- Operates designated machines, special laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
- Routinely carries out maintenance to test rigs, and test equipment.
- Assists in recording observed test data on appropriate UL forms.
- Support in the preparation of test reports.
- Manual and physical work, work from heights.
- Experienced in manual labour with use of hand/power tools to a high standard.
- Ability to interpret technical information and understanding technical plans and drawings
- Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
- Good team player with ability to work individually as well.
- Enthusiasm to learn and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well within the Microsoft office suite.
- CSCS card
- Forklift Truck license
- Telehandler license
- IPAF license (Scissor Lift/Cherry Picker/Lanyard)
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