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Physical Security Technician

BRE TRUST
25,000 per year
Watford
Full-time
Listed today

Physical Security Technician

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!

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

The Physical Security Technician supports the testing and certification of physical security products within BRE’s Assurance Division, carrying out technical testing activities in accordance with national, international, and LPCB standards.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

  • 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

What we are looking for

  • 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

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

  • Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

  • Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

  • Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

  • 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

Career Development

  • Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

  • Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

On-Site – This role requires full-time presence at our Watford office. You must live within a commutable distance.

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Department
Assurance - Fire Safety & Security
Locations
Watford
Yearly salary
£25,000 - £35,000

About BRE

BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.