Junior Flammability Technician

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. We provide the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of digital innovation centers enables our clients to understand and harness the latest trends in cybersecurity, Internet of Things and eCommerce.

Job Title: Junior Flammability Technician

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 34 hours per week

Job Location: Leicester

Main Purpose of Role

• To provide Flammability testing services in the most safe, effective and efficient manner possible.
• Ensure the lab works to UKAS & SGS Quality systems and procedures
• Maintain good H&S throughout the lab
• To provide support for Flammability, chemical and Fibre composition testing to Chemistry/Flammability Team Leader

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct, and act in accordance with SGS UK’s Equality & Diversity Policy, and ensure others do so.
• At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• To take responsibility for the operation of all testing carried out by yourself under provision of the Chemistry/Flammability Team Leader in order to provide efficient and timely results for our clients.
• Under the supervision of the Chemistry/Flammability Team Leader, plan and oversee the development of fibre composition, chemistry and flammability activities in line with the overall business objectives to maximum the revenue on site.
• Sharing the provision of Technical expertise with clients, GKAM’s and other SGS employees.
• To aim to establish more efficient work methods with a particular emphasis on testing accuracy, good house-keeping, good tracking and achievement of quoted turn-around times.

Essential

• Good communication
• Knowledge of up to date test methods/UKAS & SGS quality procedures
• Experience in a working laboratory working to good laboratory practise (preferably UKAS or otherwise accredited)
• GCSE English & Maths

Desirable

• Knowledge of textiles, yarns, garments and flammability/chemical tests
• Familiar with UKAS accreditation and audits
• Previous Textile testing experience
• Textile related qualification

Applicants are kindly requested to send their application in English.