Safety Product Testing Technician

Our client has a new and exciting opportunity to join their Safety Product Testing team in Kettering.

The Safety Product testing team conducts testing on a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a global customer base, to ensure products meet a minimum level of protection.

PPE tested includes gloves, fall protection, motorcycle garments, high visibility clothing, eyewear, helmets, hearing protection, chainsaw garments, kneepads, sports protection, plus many more.

The department consists of a number of accredited laboratories, housing a range of test equipment and machines, used by the team to test the physical properties of PPE against International and European standards.

Results from testing are reported to customers and used for their product development or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.

The Safety Product Testing team consists of around 25 multiskilled technicians, technologists and other support staff, arranging and conducting the testing of PPE.

About The Role

This Technician vacancy is predominantly for the Fall Protection PPE area and will involve testing of items such as harnesses, lanyards energy absorbers, connectors and rescue equipment. Testing is carried out throughout the year both indoors and outdoors, some testing is carried out at height (up to 8m from ground level).

As a Technician within the Safety Products Testing team, you will be required to carry out the following:

• Carry out routine physical testing in accordance with International and European standards to deadlines
• Operation of test equipment to generate results which are recorded in hard copy and electronic form
• Preparation of test samples prior to testing
• Maintain tidiness of laboratory/testing area
• Maintain sample storage systems
• Assist Technologists when dealing with customer visits, during visits and seminars

• Working outside at ground level and at height for prolonged periods
• Continuous improvement of the companies facilities and procedures, continually seeking opportunities to develop and grow the business

Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role where required.

About You

• You will possess GCSE’s (or equivalent) in the subjects of English and Mathematics, minimum grade C.
• You must be highly organised, enthusiastic and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office products, in particular MS Excel and MS Word.
• Be able to accurately follow testing procedures and methods
• Able and willing to undertake physical setting up of the test arrangements at ground level or working at height
• You will need to demonstrate excellent time management skills and to possess a flexible approach to working being able to respond to changing deadlines and priorities
• You will need to have a keen eye for detail and be methodical when making electronic entries onto systems and when completing paperwork

Benefits Include

Staff benefits include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.

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