BSI is hiring test engineers in Hemel Hempstead

The British Standards Institution has announced it is hiring for more Test Engineers after the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically increased demand for safety testing.

BSI is currently recruiting for 17 roles in testing in its labs in Hemel Hempstead and Loughborough.

The well-known BSI Kitemark, a mark of trust which proves a product meets safety standards, has been in demand for vital equipment such as face coverings, ventilators and PPE.

Engineers at BSI labs spend their days running extensive testing to ensure that, for example, PPE face shields cover enough of the face to provide effective protection from droplets or splatter.

Far from the average desk job, Test Engineers at the British Standards Institution spend their days with a chisel in hand trying to break into windows, or drop testing helmets to ensure they'll survive in a crash, testing products to ensure they're safe for consumers.

Jason is a test engineer, he is responsible for testing windows and doors to ensure the products meet the required standard and achieve certification to the Kitemark.

This might involve trying to break the products with items like knives or chisels, or even something more heavy duty like a hydraulic ram. Jason is passionate about his work as it benefits public safety.

Rose, who joined BSO when she was 17, is an apprentice test engineer. Now in her third year of the apprenticeship, she was the only female apprentice at BSI when she started.

She goes to college once a week to study engineering, and so will gain a qualification at the end of her apprenticeship. Her job role includes testing windows and doors to ensure they adhere to BSI standards.