Technologist - Fall Arrest
Interaction - Kettering · Kettering, England ·
Technologist – Fall Arrest Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: £29,000 – £31,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Reference: 46/26 Interaction Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist testing organisation for a Technologist – Fall Arres t to join its Safety Product Testing department in Kettering.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, methodical and technically minded individual to join an established team responsible for testing personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure products meet relevant UK, European and international safety standards.
The Role The successful candidate will primarily focus on testing fall protection equipment, including harnesses, lanyards, connectors and anchorage systems used for working at height. There may also be opportunities to support other areas of PPE testing as the role develops.
Key responsibilities will include
Conducting physical tests on PPE in accordance with relevant international and European standards. Preparing accurate electronic test reports and communicating results to customers. Coordinating testing schedules, preparing documentation and maintaining internal systems.
Liaising with customers by telephone, email and face-to-face, responding to technical enquiries and providing quotations. Learning and applying relevant testing standards and procedures. Arranging and conducting customer test visits at the organisation's premises and at customer sites across the UK and overseas, with travel potentially accounting for up to 50% of the role.
Carrying out audits at manufacturers' sites to assess production control processes. Operating test equipment and accurately recording results electronically and in hard copy. Assisting with the ongoing improvement of testing facilities, procedures and services.
Working outdoors at ground level and at height for extended periods when required. Full training will be provided where necessary, including the technical aspects of the role. The Ideal Candidate The successful applicant will be highly organised, enthusiastic and able to work effectively both ...