Testing / Technical Engineer

B&FC are welcoming applications for a Testing/Technical Engineer to join our Fleetwood Nautical Campus.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly respected organisation which specialises in testing of marine PPE (Lifejackets, Immersions suits etc).

The position involves a combination of both physical testing (in and out of water) and office-based activities. Although full training will be given, previous experience in an ISO 17025 testing or quality management role would be advantageous. The ideal candidate must be computer literate, be proactive and methodical, and have the ability to work well both within a small, close team and on their own initiative. Liaison with customers and experience in offering a high level of customer service is essential.

• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays


• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave


• Competitive pension scheme:



• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution


• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contribution


Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications

Agile working opportunities

Enhanced Family friendly policies

Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:

• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year


• Occupational Health


• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS


• FREE eye tests


• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing


• FREE healthy breakfast


• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships


• Health and beauty salon


• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)


Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates

FREE car parking

Car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks