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Fall Arrest Technician

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 26,000 - 26,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kettering

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Role: TECHNICIAN – FALL ARREST
 Location: Kettering, UK
 Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
 Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation. We have a full-time vacancy for a Technician to work in a Safety Product Testing department.

About The Department

The Safety Product Testing team conducts testing on a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a global customer base, ensuring products meet a minimum level of protection.

PPE tested includes gloves, fall protection equipment, motorcycle garments, high visibility clothing, eyewear, helmets, hearing protection, chainsaw garments, kneepads, sports protection and more.

The department consists of accredited laboratories equipped with specialist test equipment and machinery used to assess the physical properties of PPE against International and European standards.

Test results are reported to customers and used for product development or to support CE and UKCA certification. The team is made up of approximately 25 multi-skilled technicians, technologists and support staff.

About The Role

This Technician role is primarily focused on Fall Protection PPE and will involve testing items such as harnesses, lanyards, energy absorbers, connectors and rescue equipment. Testing is carried out both indoors and outdoors throughout the year, and some activities are performed at height (up to 8 metres).

As a Technician, you will be required to:

Use test equipment and machines to generate accurate results
Record and calculate test results electronically and on paper for reporting
Prepare test samples prior to testing
Read, learn and understand international PPE testing standards
Maintain laboratory tidiness and manage sample storage
Support technologists during customer visits, seminars and site tours when required
Full training will be provided where needed.

About You

Essential

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science (minimum grade C or above)
Highly organised, enthusiastic and able to work independently and as part of a team
Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Ability to accurately follow testing procedures and methods
Strong time management skills with a flexible approach to changing priorities and deadlines
Keen eye for detail and methodical approach to electronic data entry and paperwork
Desirable

Experience working at height / using fall protection PPE
Experience in industrial roofing
Forklift truck experience
Experience working with standards
Benefits Include

Staff benefits include 25–30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; and flexible working hours.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th May 2025
 Interviews will be held on site on Monday 8th June 2026

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