Technologist - Fall Arrest (Safety Product Testing)

Technologist – Fall Arrest

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Salary: £29,000 – £31,000 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Travel: Up to 50% UK and overseas travel

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Reference: 46/26

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technologist – Fall Arrest to join a well-established Safety Product Testing team based in Kettering.

The successful candidate will work predominantly within the Fall Protection PPE area, arranging and conducting testing on a range of equipment used for working at height, including harnesses, lanyards, connectors and anchors. There will also be opportunities to become involved in other areas of PPE testing over time.

The organisation works with a global customer base, carrying out testing to ensure that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) meets the required International and European standards. Testing results are used by customers for product development and to support CE and UKCA certification.

The Role

The successful Technologist will be responsible for:

Conducting routine physical testing of PPE in accordance with relevant International and European standards

Operating specialist test equipment and accurately recording test results

Producing detailed reports based on physical testing results

Liaising with customers by telephone, email and in person

Arranging and hosting customer test visits both on-site and at customer premises

Travelling to customer sites in the UK and overseas, with off-site visits potentially accounting for up to 50% of the role

Arranging and conducting manufacturer site audits relating to production control processes

Working outdoors at ground level and at height for prolonged periods when required

Supporting the ongoing development and improvement of testing facilities, procedures and processes

Ensuring testing is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines

Contributing to continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to develop the service and wider business

Full training will be provided across the technical aspects of the role where required.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, methodical and enthusiastic, with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a wider team.

Applicants will ideally have:

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C or above

A valid driving licence and passport, with the ability to travel within the UK and overseas

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

Strong attention to detail and an accurate approach to record keeping and documentation

The ability to follow detailed testing procedures and methods

Excellent time management skills and the flexibility to manage changing priorities and deadlines

Good communication and customer service skills

A willingness and ability to undertake physical work, including setting up test arrangements at ground level and working at height

Previous experience working with customers

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

Working at height or with fall protection PPE

Industrial roofing or factory environments

Factory or manufacturing site auditing

Forklift truck operation

Working with technical standards or quality systems, particularly ISO 17025

Mechanics or physics

UK or overseas business travel

What’s on Offer?

The successful candidate will benefit from:

Salary of £29,000 – £31,000 depending on experience

37.5-hour working week

25–30 days' annual leave, increasing with service

Life assurance

Group personal pension scheme

Income protection

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Full training and development opportunities

The opportunity to work with a wide range of specialist PPE and international customers

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026

First-stage interviews: Friday 9th October 2026 via Microsoft Teams

Second-stage interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026 in person

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical, technical or testing background who is looking to develop their career within a specialist product testing environment. Full training will be provided, making the role suitable for candidates with relevant transferable experience and a genuine interest in PPE, testing and working at height