Fire Technician Apprentice

BASEC tests and certifies cables designed for data, fire performance, construction and electrical installation, electric vehicle charging, railway, solar photovoltaic, oil, petroleum and gas, power distribution and transmission, wind, nuclear, marine, aerospace and defence.

In the role, you will undertake the preparation and testing of product samples, to a high level of accuracy and in line with the required standards, using a variety of hand and power tools. You will work with the Fire Lead & Senior technician to prioritise cable samples for testing. You'll get hands on preparing cables samples for testing to not only UK but international safety standards.
You'll log key details about each sample before and after testing, accuracy really matters!

You'll be performing testing under supervision to standard specifications, you'll keep the Fire Lead information on the progression of the sample preparation and testing so the work can be assigned to the Senior and Test Technicians in a timely manner.

Once your trained and confident, you'll independently run fire tests following testing procedures correctly to enable accreditation to be maintained. You'll look after your tools and equipment - the company take pride in ensuring everything is in top shape. You'll contribute towards the general operation and housekeeping of the laboratory facilities and ensure the quality and safety procedures are followed within the designated laboratory areas. Work smart and support your team mates to make the most of the lab resources.

You will also undertake other non-preparation tasks at the reasonable request of the Senior Management Team. Every day is different, and you'll learn loads!

Alongside this apprenticeship vacancy, you will attend day release at Bedford College and complete a Level 3 qualification - Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician