Technologist required to join a busy lab specialising in testing a range of products relating to Personal Protective Equipment. The position will be based at the company’s head offices in Kettering, Northants but include up to 50% travel within the UK and overseas.

The department consists of a number of accredited laboratories with a range of test equipment and machines used to test the physical properties of PPE against international and European standards. Results from these tests are then reported to customers and used for their product development or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.

The Technologist's vacancy is predominantly for the Fall Protection PPE area and will involve arranging the testing of items such as harnesses, lanyards, connectors, anchors and many more pieces of equipment for working at height.

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

• Produce reports containing physical test results and communicate findings to customers
• Conduct administrative tasks relating to testing activities including coordinating schedules, preparing documentation and updating internal systems
• Customer liaison via email, phone and in person
• Answer customer enquiries, technical questions, provide quotations and support
• Customer liaison via email, over telephone and in person
• Arrange test visits for customers either hosting on-site or on customer premises in the UK or overseas (off-site visits up to 50% annually)
• Arrange and conduct audits at manufacturers sites for their production control process
• Work outside at ground level and at height for prolonged periods
• Continuous improvement of the organisation's procedures, continually seeking opportunities to develop and grow the business
• Carry out routine physical testing in accordance with International and European standards to deadlines
• Operate test equipment to generate results which are recorded in hard copy and electronic form

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

Applications are invited from candidates with the following experience / attributes:

• Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in the subjects of English and Mathematics, minimum grade C
• Ability to travel both in the UK and overseas with valid driving licence and valid passport
• Highly organised, enthusiastic and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office products, in particular MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to accurately follow testing procedures and methods
• Excellent time management skills, a flexible approach to working and ability to respond to changing deadlines and priorities
• Keen eye for detail and methodical when making electronic entries onto systems and completing paperwork
• Able and willing to undertake physical setting up of test arrangements at ground level and at heights
• Experience working with customers

The following experience would be desirable:

• Strong administrative skills and organisation
• Working at height / fall protection PPE
• Industrial roof construction/ factory auditing
• Use of fork lift truck
• Working with standards / understanding of quality systems (ISO 17025)
• Understanding of mechanics / physics
• Experience of travel

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.

The Technologist’s role offers a great opportunity to join this well-established and respected organization with offices in the UK, Ireland and China, and supporting a customer base from a range of industry sectors throughout the world.

Further information and a copy of the job description are available on application.