Product Test Technician - Prams and Cots

We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Product Test Technician to join our Hardlines Department in Trafford Park. In this hands‑on role, you will specialise in the testing of prams, cots, and other nursery products, ensuring they meet strict safety, durability and performance standards. Working within a fast-paced laboratory environment, you will play a key part in preparing, testing, and assessing nursery equipment, while also supporting wider toy, nursery and chemistry workflows.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, methodical work, can manage tasks independently, and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality test results.

• Carry out routine mechanical and safety testing on prams, cots, and other nursery products, ensuring precise results and efficient turnaround for customers.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain specialist testing equipment, ensuring all records are accurate and traceable.
• Prepare samples and support additional testing activities across the Toy, Nursery and Chemistry Departments.
• Assist with sample booking‑in, documentation and general administrative tasks to keep workflows running smoothly.
• Maintain laboratory areas in line with UKAS, Health & Safety, and internal quality standards, ensuring a clean, safe and compliant workspace.

GCSE or equivalent in Maths, Science and English or other relevant experience.

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS's C&P (Consumer and Products) services help businesses ensure product safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing – covering everything from manufacturing to distribution across various consumer goods sectors.

• Performance‑related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.