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 Laboratory Technician (Mechanical) for BES Testing, you will be responsible for the timely preparing, testing and reporting of materials.
You will:
Sample preparation including cutting where appropriate, for Brinell, Rockwell and Vickers
Timely and accurate hardness testing for the above, reporting findings in full to our clients/customers (written and verbal)
Izod and Charpy impact testing, reporting findings in full to our clients/customers (written and verbal)
Ambient and elevated temperature tensile testing of both round and prismatic samples
Full size fastener testing on all applicable machines at ambient temperature, reporting findings in full to our clients/customers (written and verbal)
Weld sample bend test piece preparation and testing to be carried out to current and equivalent specifications e.g. ASME IX. Fracture sample preparation and testing also, to current and equivalent specifications
Perform proof load testing
As part of our team, you will get:
A minimum standard starting salary of £26,000 depending on experience
Up to 7% pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Opportunity for overtime
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
Company wide volunteering scheme
Fundraising support for your chosen charity
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 as a Laboratory Technician (Mechanical), 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