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Technical Officer Glazing with Industry Governing Body

Job Description

Position: Technical Officer - Glazing

Location: London

Salary: £40,000

The Job:

To provide expert technical support to members and the general public as well as carrying out site inspections and consultancy work. To provide secretarial support to and organise Technical Group meetings. Review and update technical datasheets and other company publications as required. To represent the interests of members in external forums such as Standards development.

Technical Officer - Glazing Responsibilities:

• Draft GROUP datasheets, review/revise GROUP datasheets.
• Produce reports on activities undertaken and articles on technical matters for publication.
• Report on technical matters and provide technical support at regional and specialist group meetings.
• Provide secretarial support and facilitate meetings of Technical Groups including drafting agendas and taking minutes.
• Represent GROUP as a technical expert at various external forums including local and central Government departments, standards committees etc. as necessary.
• Visit GROUP members to develop a close working relationship and to provide individual member support to ensure compliance with Standards, Codes of Practice etc.
• Provide on-site inspections of installed fenestration products, write professional reports on findings and advice, where necessary, on required actions.
• Undertake consultancy duties and report findings and recommendations; including testing and calibration as required.
• Support the GROUP Technical Helpline (telephone and e-mail0, answering technical enquiries from both members, industry and the general public, promoting the services of the GROUP and their members wherever appropriate
• Work as part of a team in liaison with staff at all levels throughout GROUP and subsidiaries.
• To undertake such training as may be required to improve own performance or prepare for change.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures

Technical Officer - Glazing Requirements:

Essential

• Previous experience in Window Door and Framing industry.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing or testing of Window and Door systems.
• Previous experience in investigating problems with window and door and curtain walling systems in use and presenting finding and recommendations in appropriate format.
• Extensive working knowledge of both the commercial and domestic framing industry.
• Expert knowledge of relevant technical standards.
• A working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and E-mail.
• Team player.
• Proactive approach to work.

Desirable

• Previous experience in providing expert technical advice and guidance to clients, consumers, stakeholders and external agencies such as local and central government departments.
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Driven and motivated.
• Previous experience in presenting technical information to a varied audience.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent client focus.
• Highly accurate with good attention to detail.
• Good time management with ability to prioritise.
• Well-developed ability to analyse and interpret complex technical data.

The Company:

Provides expert technical support to members and the general public as well as carrying out site inspections and consultancy work.

Perks:

• Ongoing Training
• Progressive salary
• Excellent Career Development

If the position above is of interest to you and you would like to know more, send your CV today and one of our consultants will contact you in complete confidence.

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