Test Engineer - Fall Arrest

Job Description:

Test Engineer - Fall Protection
Kettering
Salary - £29k plus good benefits


An established UK-based organisation specialising in product testing and certification is seeking a Test Engineer to join its Safety Product Testing team. This is a full-time position working with a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure products meet recognised international safety standards.

The Safety Product Testing team conducts independent testing for a global customer base to verify that PPE products achieve required safety and performance levels.

Products tested include items such as:

• Protective gloves
• Fall protection equipment
• Motorcycle garments
• High-visibility clothing
• Eyewear and helmets
• Hearing protection
• Chainsaw garments
• Kneepads and sports protection

The department operates multiple accredited laboratories equipped with specialist testing machines used to evaluate the physical properties of PPE against European and international standards. Test results support product development and certification processes such as CE and UKCA marking.

The team consists of approximately 25 technicians, technologists and support staff who coordinate and conduct testing programmes.

About the Role This role primarily supports the Fall Protection PPE testing area. Equipment tested may include:

• Harnesses
• Lanyards
• Energy absorbers
• Connectors
• Rescue equipment

Testing is conducted both indoors and outdoors, and some procedures require working at heights of up to 8 metres.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine physical testing of PPE in line with international and European standards
• Operate specialist test equipment and accurately record results
• Prepare test samples prior to testing
• Maintain laboratory organisation and sample storage areas
• Assist technical staff when hosting customer visits or seminars
• Work in accordance with quality systems and laboratory accreditation requirements
• Follow strict health and safety procedures at all times

Full training will be provided where required.

About You

Essential Requirements

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science – minimum grade C
• Highly organised with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to follow technical procedures accurately
• Strong attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach
• Experience working with customers
• Adaptable and willing to support testing activities when required
• Comfortable working at height
• Full driving licence and valid passport
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally (potentially up to 50% travel, sometimes for up to one month at a time)

Desirable

• Experience travelling for work
• Knowledge of fall protection systems
• Understanding of scientific or technical principles
• Familiarity with laboratory quality systems
• Additional language skills

Benefits

• 25–30 days annual leave (dependent on service)
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension plan
• Income protection
• Free parking
• Flexible working hours

If interested, please apply here or call Kim to find out more.