Technician - Safety Product Testing

Laboratory Testing Technician

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Laboratory Testing Technician to join a well-established technical organisation specialising in product testing and compliance services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, practical, and keen to develop a career within a laboratory and testing environment.

The successful candidate will become part of a collaborative team responsible for testing a broad range of safety products to ensure they meet recognised industry standards and performance requirements.

About the Role

As a Laboratory Testing Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine physical testing of safety and protective products in accordance with recognised standards and procedures.
• Operating specialist testing equipment and recording accurate results.
• Preparing samples prior to testing.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, work areas and sample storage facilities.
• Processing test data and maintaining electronic records.
• Supporting senior technical staff with customer visits and demonstrations where required.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Comprehensive training will be provided to support your development within the role.

Products Tested

• Protective gloves
• Safety clothing
• Eye and face protection
• Head protection
• Hearing protection
• Fall protection equipment
• Specialist workwear and sports protection products

About You

Essential Requirements

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Reliable and self-motivated approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable Experience

• Previous laboratory or testing experience.
• Experience working with safety equipment or technical products.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of quality systems and compliance procedures.
• A flexible approach with a desire to develop new skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance cover.
• Income protection scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

If you are looking for a hands-on role within a professional technical environment and enjoy working with accuracy and attention to detail,

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