Warringtonfire, part of Element, has an opportunity for a Product Assessor to join our growing team. 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 strong 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?

• Prepare robust technical engineering reports in relation to passive fire protection product sectors within your competency. Be able to judge the relevance and impact of primary and secondary supporting fire and non-fire data in order to provide advice based on customer needs and produce technical assessment and classification reports, European Technical Assessments, third-party
• Certification for fire safety products and constructions
• Plan test programmes in liaison with clients and the relevant testing departments
• Review audit reports, sampling reports, non-conformances, contract reviews etc. for technical compliance. Approve documents for certification if they meet the relevant Standard’s or Technical Schedule’s requirements
• Continuously develop knowledge in National, European and International Standards and Specifications relating to fire safety, and in specialist product areas
• Lead and contribute to the development of standards, and to represent the company, as appropriate, on nominated standards, sector group and trade association committees and on other public platforms where required
• Assisting in the development of the department – positively contribute ideas and provide sounding-board for new initiatives
• 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
• Provide support for Accreditation Body audits as required

• Educated to BSc level standard or higher, ideally with a science or engineering degree or relevant industry experience
• Understanding of structural engineering is preferred
• Understanding of advanced features of MS Office or coding packages (e.g. VBA, macros) is preferred, but not essential
• 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, but not essential
• Keen interest in all aspects of fire safety
• Ability to handle a varied workload in a busy environment
• Respond positively to change
• Able to prioritise and reach decisions quickly and effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numeracy skills and strong attention to details

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 
 

To apply please email Leigh.McComish@element.com

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

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”.

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