Technologist
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: 29,000 - 31,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Travel: Approximately 50% UK and international travel
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Fall Protection Technologist to join a leading product testing and compliance organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded individual who enjoys a varied role combining laboratory testing, customer interaction, site visits, audits and international travel.
Working within a specialist testing team, you will be responsible for coordinating and conducting testing programmes for equipment used in working-at-height environments, ensuring products meet recognised safety, quality and performance standards.
This role offers excellent development opportunities, with full training provided where required.
The Role
As a Fall Protection Technologist, your key responsibilities will include:
Planning and coordinating testing projects for fall protection and safety products.
Producing detailed technical reports based on testing outcomes.
Liaising with customers via email, telephone and face-to-face meetings.
Hosting customer visits and carrying out testing activities both on-site and at customer locations.
Conducting audits of manufacturing facilities and production control processes.
Carrying out routine physical testing in accordance with recognised industry standards.
Operating specialist testing equipment and accurately recording results.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the testing department.
Contributing to the development of testing procedures, facilities and customer services.
Working both indoors and outdoors, including occasional work at height.
Products Covered
The role focuses primarily on fall protection equipment, including:
Safety harnesses
Lanyards
Connectors and carabiners
Anchorage systems
Height safety equipment
Other personal protective and safety-related products
Over time, there may also be opportunities to become involved in additional product testing disciplines.
About You
Essential Requirements
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
Full UK driving licence.
Valid passport and willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Flexible approach and ability to manage changing priorities.
Ability and willingness to undertake practical testing activities, including work at height where required.
Experience dealing directly with customers or clients.
Desirable Experience
Experience working with fall protection or working-at-height equipment.
Knowledge of safety products and PPE.
Manufacturing, construction or industrial site experience.
Factory auditing or inspection experience.
Understanding of quality management systems and testing standards.
Knowledge of mechanics, engineering principles or physics.
Forklift truck experience or certification.
Previous travel-based or field-based experience.
Experience within a testing, inspection or laboratory environment.
Personal Attributes
We're looking for someone who is:
Highly organised and methodical.
Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Professional when dealing with customers.
Comfortable working in both laboratory and site-based environments.
Adaptable and willing to learn new skills.
Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
Proactive in identifying improvements and solving problems.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service.
Company pension scheme.
Life assurance cover.
Income protection scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Flexible working arrangements.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Opportunity for UK and international travel.
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to combine technical testing, customer engagement, auditing and travel within a specialist safety-focused industry. If you enjoy a varied role, have strong attention to detail and are looking to build a long-term career in product testing, compliance and technical services, we would love to hear from you.
