ABOUT YOU

Intertek Electrical are currently looking for a Material Testing Lab Analyst to be based in Milton Keynes. This is an important and exciting opportunity as Intertek looks to grow its engineering team to meet market requirements.

The role's key purpose is to complete electrical safety evaluations for Intertek's global client base. Working within the Intertek Electrical UK team, the senior test engineer would work closely with clients to evaluate their products and documentation to ensure they meet specific requirements of the applicable test standards. The role will also involve working across all departments within UK Electrical, providing technical support to operations, sales, and marketing.

Required skills and experience:

Essential:

• Minimum qualification English, Maths and a Science based GCSE (or equivalent), but relevant experience will be considered
• Good IT Skills, experience with excel, word and data retention systems
• Hands on experience in sample preparation and / or test rig building
• Good laboratory skills and manual dexterity
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other members of the team

Desirable:

• Experience and / or qualification in microbiology / cell culturing
• Degree level education or equivalent experience in a lab-based science subject
• Experience of working in an ISO 17025 and ISO 14001 laboratory
• Experience and knowledge of BS6920/WRAS/DWI

• Knowledge and experience of certification schemes
• Experience of generating test reports for customers and certification purposes

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Key activities:

• Ensuring timely logging of samples, communication to clients and preparations of materials and samples to be testing in the laboratory
• Planning and organising project workload based upon business priorities and specific project deliverables.
• To report daily, weekly and monthly progress on projects to your line manager
• Taking responsibility for maximizing efficiency of laboratory time and equipment, to achieve the required quality and timeliness of reports.
• Providing review to ensure technical correctness, of all deliverables originating from your peers. This may include letter reports, test reports and certificates.
• Providing information on project content, timelines and schedule to customers

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

Competitive salary/benefits

Development and career opportunities around the Globe

Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.