Technician Fall Arrest

Technician - Fall Protection Testing

Location:

Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary:
Up to £26,000 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (full-time)

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).

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.

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).

• 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.

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

• 25-30 days annual leave (depending on service)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working hours

Final date to receive applications: 29 May 2025
Interviews:
Held on-site (date to be confirmed)