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Systems Coordinator

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kettering

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Systems Coordinator – Laboratory Quality & Testing
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 29 April 2026
Interviews: 7 May 2026 (on-site)

What’s in It for You
25–30 days annual leave
Life assurance cover
Group personal pension scheme
Income protection
Free on-site parking
Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities

About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Systems Coordinator to join a well-established Safety Product Testing laboratory environment.
You will play a key role in supporting the quality systems that underpin laboratory testing activities for a wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE) used globally. These products help protect people working in demanding environments, from construction and manufacturing through to specialist safety and sporting applications.
Working within a collaborative technical team, you will help ensure testing processes remain accurate, compliant, and fully aligned with recognised international standards.

What You’ll Be Doing
After full training and support, you will be responsible for:
Maintaining and improving quality and technical documentation, including calibration records, maintenance logs, and certificates of conformity
Supporting and developing the department’s ISO 17025 quality management system
Carrying out equipment calibrations in line with relevant international and European standards
Coordinating inter-laboratory comparisons and proficiency testing activities
Acting as the main point of contact for external accreditation audits (UKAS)
Supporting internal audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures and regulations
Managing calibration schedules and ensuring all equipment remains compliant
Producing calibration certificates with accurate data, analysis, and conclusions
Liaising with external subcontractors and suppliers
Supporting calculation and review of measurement uncertainty budgets
Creating, maintaining, and validating test result templates
Providing support to departmental administrative functions where required

About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, analytical, and comfortable working in a structured technical environment.
Essential skills and experience:
Science or mathematics background (A-Level grade C or above, or equivalent) OR relevant laboratory experience
Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Confident IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment
Desirable experience:
Experience working within quality assurance or quality management systems
Familiarity with ISO 17025 standards
Understanding of laboratory or mechanical/physics principles
Exposure to measurement uncertainty calculations

Apply Now
If you’re looking for a role where accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement are valued, and you enjoy working in a technical laboratory setting, we’d love to hear from you

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