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Physical Security Technician

United Kingdom, Watford Employment contract 25000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 26, 2026
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Security technology plays a critical role in protecting people, buildings, and infrastructure. At BRE, our Physical Security team delivers trusted testing and certification services that help set the benchmark for security products and systems across the industry. We are now looking for a Physical Security Technician to join our growing team, supporting the testing and evaluation of a wide range of security products against national, international, and LPCB standards. This is an exciting opportunity to work hands-on in a specialist technical environment, contributing to innovative security testing programmes while supporting the continued development of BRE's world-renowned assurance and certification services. Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!

Job Responsibility

  • Conduct testing of physical security products against relevant national, international, and LPCB standards and client specifications
  • Support the preparation of technical data and information for security reports and certification documentation
  • Assist with drafting proposals for the testing of security equipment and systems
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, testing facilities, and storage areas to ensure operational readiness
  • Support the maintenance and development of testing capabilities and accreditation schedules
  • Contribute to quality, compliance, and testing activities in line with approved procedures and standards
  • Assist with the promotion of BRE's security services through exhibitions, conferences, and industry events where appropriate
  • Support the delivery of testing projects within agreed timelines and quality standards
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping within laboratory and testing environments
  • Contribute to the continued growth and technical capability of the Physical Security team

Requirements

  • Strong interest in physical security testing, certification, or technical assurance activities
  • Understanding of security products, testing environments, or associated quality standards and processes (desirable)
  • Technical qualification in a relevant discipline, ideally at BTEC level or equivalent practical experience
  • Ability to support testing activities in line with national, international, and LPCB standards
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to record and communicate technical information accurately
  • Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks and support multiple activities effectively
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
  • Ability to support laboratory, equipment, and testing facility maintenance activities
  • Understanding of health and safety requirements within technical or laboratory environments
  • Ability to contribute to technical documentation, reports, and testing proposals
  • Willingness to support industry events, exhibitions, and wider business activities where required
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism, and technical integrity within

Nice to have

  • Understanding of security products, testing environments, or associated quality standards and processes
  • Willingness to support industry events, exhibitions, and wider business activities where required

What we offer

  • Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
  • Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
  • Enhanced maternity package
  • HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
  • Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
  • Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
  • Professional membership reimbursement
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