Quality Test Technician

Quality Test Technician Location: Skelmersdale Plant - Minimum of 4 days per week working on-site Pay rate: £18 p/h Length: Six Months

I am working with one of the world's largest and most well-known & respected manufacturing companies with a fantastic reputation globally for innovation and quality. They have an exciting opportunity to join their team in Skelmersdale as aQualityTest Technician on a six-month contract basis

Experience Required

Conduct hands on testing of Respiratory Protection and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment to ensure full compliance with EN standards while supporting the development of new products.
Deliver development, qualification, pre compliance and audit testing to support both existing and future certifications for respiratory protection products.
Interpret and apply complex test methods, updating documentation and procedures where improvements or updates are required.
Work closely with external test laboratories to refine testing procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support calibration schedules for test equipment while assisting with safety audits and risk assessments within the laboratory environment.
Manage consumables and ensure laboratory equipment and resources remain fully operational.
Collaborate across the wider R&D function, working closely with product engineers, product developers and certification and compliance teams.
Support the Quality Management System to maintain laboratory accreditation and product certification standards.
Confident user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.Experience Required

Strong understanding of respiratory protection and SCBA products, including performance requirements, testing processes and release criteria.
Working knowledge of respiratory protection testing requirements and the regulatory standards that govern them.
Awareness of EN standards relating to respiratory and SCBA product testing.
Understanding of gas and vapour testing methods used to assess respiratory protection equipment.
Familiarity with a range of respiratory protection technologies including reusable respirators, powered air systems, supplied air solutions and SCBA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly.
High attention to detail with a methodical and structured approach to testing and analysis.
Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful insights.
Proficient in Minitab with confidence working with statistical data and test results.Education

Educated to degree level or higher HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering

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