Kickstart your career at BRE!

Are you ready to break into the world of construction and make a real impact? BRE’s Built Environment Department is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and hands-on Testing Technician to join our expert team. This entry-level role is the perfect launchpad for anyone passionate about the built environment, offering a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge testing projects that shape the future of safe, sustainable buildings. No experience? No problem — bring your curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn, and we’ll support you every step of the way!

Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

We’re excited to share an amazing opportunity for a motivated, team-oriented individual who wants to make a real impact in the Built Environment. BRE’s acoustic team is looking for a technician to join us and help grow our department.

Our team works on a variety of testing projects in our dedicated acoustic testing facilities, measuring sound insulation and sound power. You’ll get to be involved in testing all kinds of things—from doors, windows, and partitions to innovative sustainable technologies like heat pumps—and even everyday items like hair dryers! It’s a fantastic chance to be part of exciting innovation, testing, and certification processes in the industry.

Plus, there’s really strong potential for growth in this role, as we’re planning to expand both our team and our facilities over the next 12 to 18 months. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop and be part of something big, this could be a perfect fit!

This role is all about working directly with customers, so you'll be engaging with them over the phone and in person. You'll help manage sample deliveries, supervise installations, and provide health and safety inductions to visitors at our test facility.

As a Testing Technician, you'll have the chance to:

Test products and systems following approved procedures and record the results
Work according to UKAS accredited testing standards
Follow BRE Health and Safety guidelines
Help keep the laboratory neat and organized
Arrange for equipment servicing and calibration
Assist with sample building and installation

You'll be working closely with our team to manage the delivery of materials, test samples, contractors, and clients within the facility. You'll also help keep calibration and quality records up to date. No prior experience is necessary—as full training will be provided!

Please note, the role can be physically demanding at times, but we’ll support you with a tailored development plan to help you grow in your role. There are great opportunities for progression, including options like a Level 4 Acoustic Apprenticeship, a Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control, or safety qualifications like IOSH Managing Safely.

Your profile

Essential:

Scientific interest
Microsoft office (Word / Excel)
Practical (hands on where required)
Accurate record keeping and good eye for detail
Organisational skills
Good interpersonal/customer relationship skills
Experience with construction materials and methods (at amateur level)
Physically fit and capable

Desirable:

Laboratory testing experience
Qualification in acoustics, engineering, or construction/construction management.
Deeper understanding of construction, construction techniques and common materials
Customer service skills
Previous Health and Safety Experience

BRE Benefits

We offer a competitive salary (reviewed annually) as well as a wide range of financial, wellbeing and career development benefits.

25 days annual leave (inc. three for Christmas)

Flexible hybrid working options

Life assurance – 4x basic salary

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave packages

Retail discounts and cash back offers

HealthShield – 24/7 virtual GP and counselling, medical cash plan for dental care etc.

Health and wellbeing events

Onsite restaurant

Onsite parking inc. at cost EV charging points

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme with 5% matching employer contribution

Pensions advice

Colleague appreciation award scheme offering cash vouchers of £150

Employee referral scheme (£1,000)

Professional membership reimbursement

Access to our digital learning platform containing thousands of courses, videos and books

Access to our BRE Academy courses

Options to take on high-level qualifications such as degrees and masters

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Department Assurance Locations Watford Yearly salary £25,000 - £30,000 Employment type Full-time Contact Sian Rouse Resourcing Partner – People About BRE

BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.

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