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Pertemps Kettering
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 16 days
Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 7JU, England
£25,000 - £29,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- A Technologist position is available in Kettering, focusing on the testing of Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with a salary of up to £29,000 per annum.
- The role involves conducting physical tests on motorcycle protective garments to ensure compliance with international safety standards.
- Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and previous experience in a customer-facing role, with desirable experience in laboratory or standards-based testing.
- The job offers 25-30 days of annual leave, life assurance, a pension plan, and flexible working hours.
- Applications are open until 17th September 2025, and full training will be provided for those who require it.
Location: Kettering
Salary: Up to 29,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 17th September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technologist to join a well-established Safety Product Testing team working in the field of Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
About the Role
As a Technologist, you will primarily focus on the testing of motorcycle protective garments - including jackets, trousers, race suits, gloves, and impact protectors - to ensure they meet international safety standards. Over time, there will be opportunities to expand into testing other types of PPE such as helmets, gloves, high-visibility clothing, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct physical testing in accordance with European and International standards
Operate a range of test equipment to generate accurate, repeatable results
Prepare detailed reports based on testing outcomes
Liaise with customers via email, phone, and face-to-face to provide guidance on testing requirements
Handle technical enquiries and advise on certification routes (e.g., CE or UKCA)
Maintain records and input job data using business systems (e.g., Dynamics)
Support ongoing improvements to lab facilities and testing procedures
Represent the team at events such as webinars, trade shows, and customer visits
Full training will be provided where required.
About You
Essential Skills & Attributes:
Strong attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Logical, methodical, and organized
Strong communication and time management skills
Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Previous experience in a customer-facing role
Desirable:
Laboratory or standards-based testing experience
Understanding of garment/clothing manufacturing
Experience using database systems (e.g., Dynamics)
Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS)
Additional languages or experience with international clients
Willingness to travel occasionally
Benefits
25-30 days annual leave (based on service)
Life assurance
Group personal pension plan
Income protection
Free parking
Flexible working hours
If you're passionate about safety, product testing, and working on innovative PPE products used by motorcyclists worldwide, we'd love to hear from you!
