Graduate Environmental Engineer

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At T V S D we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are T V S D.

Role Overview:

T V S D is a world leader in testing and product certification. With over 70 years' experience in the UK, T V S D works on the forefront of innovative technology and provides peace of mind that emerging innovations and products are safe, reliable and compliant. We provide testing, product certification, knowledge services and training to a range of industries covering the Aerospace, Defence, Electronics & Consumer, Machinery, Marine, Medical, Rail and Telecommunications sectors.

Working as part of a team of environmental test specialists, the successful graduate will have the opportunity to develop technical understanding and regulatory test skills to contribute to the provision of a comprehensive environmental testing service, working with customer across a wide range of industry sectors.

The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to join our Graduate Development/Progression Scheme to ensure a full understanding of all business functions and operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing Climatic and Mechanical testing to relevant test standards, regulatory requirements and defined test plans. Tests include High Temperature, Low Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Ingress Protection Mechanical Vibration, Mechanical Shock.
• Undertaking activities in support of our ISO 17025 Laboratory accreditation.
• Working closely with customers during attended testing.

• Recording test results using various data acquisition systems, and electronic logbooks

• Liaison with customers relating to the specification and conduct of test and the interpretation of the results.

• Helping to develop and refine test plans with the customer.
• Help with the development of test methods and other departmental documentation.

• Working with the team to implement continuous improvement activities and develop procedures and processes to improve the efficiency of the testing service.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an engineering or relevant scientific subject (e.g. Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing etc).
• An interest in working in a test environment
• Motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic, with a drive to learn and develop
• Good understanding of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to deliver work independently or as a team to defined deadlines
• Conscientious with good interpersonal, customer skills and commercial awareness
• A flexible approach to work, with a willingness to work ad-hoc overtime, shift working or on customer sites as and when required.

Desirable requirements:

• Completion of an industry placement year relevant to their studies

Further Information

T V S D in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.