Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
The Opportunity
An established and respected testing organisation is seeking a Technician to join its Safety Product Testing team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career within a specialist technical environment, working with a wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE).
About the Team
The Safety Product Testing department works with global clients to ensure PPE products meet recognised safety and performance standards.
Items tested include:
Fall protection equipment
Protective gloves
High-visibility clothing
Helmets and eyewear
Motorcycle garments
Hearing protection
Specialist workwear and sports protection
The department operates multiple accredited laboratories, equipped with specialist machinery used to assess PPE against UK, European, and international standards. Results are provided to clients to support product development and certification (e.g. CE and UKCA marking).
The wider team consists of approximately 25 technical specialists, including technicians and technologists.
About the Role
This role focuses primarily on fall protection equipment testing, including:
Harnesses, Lanyards, Energy absorbers, Connectors, Rescue equipment
Testing takes place throughout the year in both indoor and outdoor environments. Some activities may involve working at height (up to approximately 8 metres).
Key Responsibilities
Operate test equipment and machinery to produce accurate data
Record and calculate results (both electronically and manually)
Prepare samples for testing
Interpret and follow relevant testing standards and procedures
Maintain a clean, organised laboratory environment
Support with sample storage and housekeeping
Assist with customer visits and demonstrations when required
Full training will be provided.
About You
Essential Requirements
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science (Grade C/4 or above)
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Competent using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Ability to follow technical procedures accurately
Good time management with a flexible approach to priorities
Desirable (Not Essential)
Experience working at height or using fall protection equipment
Background in industrial roofing or similar environments
Forklift truck experience
Exposure to working with technical standards
Benefits
25–30 days annual leave (depending on service)
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Income protection
Free on-site parking
Flexible working hours
Important Dates
Application deadline: 29 May 2025
Interviews: Held on-site (date to be confirmed)
Interested? Please click apply
Salary description
£26000.00 - £26000.00 per year