Test Technician

BASEC, part of the Kiwa UK group, is seeking a Test Technician to join their team based in Dubai. In this role, you’ll perform Mechanical, Electrical (M&E), and Chemical testing within defined competencies and authorisations, ensuring we deliver first-class quality testing services to our clients.
Overview:

• Collaborate with colleagues, the Lead Test Engineer, and Lab Administration team to schedule and manage testing.
• Check the performance and calibration status of test equipment, ensuring compliance with required specifications.
• Conduct M&E and Chemical testing independently, once competent.
• Provide updates to the Lead Test Engineer/Lab Administration team on test progress, delays, or non-compliances.
• Assist in the maintenance and operation of the lab, lab equipment and testing processes.
• Manage workload effectively and collaborate with colleagues to optimise lab resources.
• Adhere to quality, safety, and legislative requirements within the lab.
• Support internal and external audits, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Responsabilities:

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a testing laboratory or engineering environment. 
• Proficiency in using laboratory testing tools and instrumentation.
• Experience with electric cable testing is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive mindset with a strong work ethic. 

Qualifications:

• Salary AED 108,000 – 112,000 per annum
• 45 hours per week – This is a lab-based role, located in Dubai

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.