Who we are in a nutshell.
At BES Group, we pride ourselves in being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.
Our bespoke testing solutions are reinforced by our growing network of testing labs, strategically located around the UK. Our highly skilled testing specialists are focused on machinery safety and life extension for our customers. We use a whole range of non-destructive and destructive testing methods, both on site and at our labs.
What will you be doing?
As a Metallographic Technician for BES Testing, you will be responsible for the timely preparing, testing and reporting of materials.
You will:
Carrying out all sample preparation including cutting.
Accurate mounting, grinding, polishing and etching of samples.
Carrying out metallography, cleanliness verifications, weld assessments and corrosion testing reporting fully on the results.
Carrying out hardness testing, including day of use checks.
Carrying out Macro etching, recording data accurately.
Use of metallurgical microscopes (including verification checks), recording of data and escalating any concerns to your line manager as appropriate.
Carrying out preparation and testing of corrosion specimens, in line with customer demands i.e. ASTM G48, G28, A262 Practices A, B, C, D. – Reporting test results to customers (written and verbal).
Assisting in sample preparation and product testing in other areas of the Laboratory as customer demands dictate.
As part of our team, you will get:
Our standard starting salary for this role is £25,500
Inhouse training with our brilliant team
Great overtime rates available
All your equipment needed to perform your role will be provided
The opportunity to cross skill and development opportunities
Up to 7% company contribution pension
Discretionary annual company bonus and yearly salary review
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Access to our excellent company benefits portal including; retail, fitness and cinema discounts
The support of a superb employee assistance programme
Opportunities to attend volunteer days
Company contribution to charity fundraising you participate in; we want to support charities you are passionate about!
We want you to be you!
Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.
Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.
What’s more, we’re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our committed to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
To be join our team, you will need:
Ideally educated to HNC standard within an appropriate discipline.
Relevant work experience in this area.
Able to maintain competence of test procedures.
Communication skills, both written and verbal.
Interpersonal & team working skills.
Customer service skills.
Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.
To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else