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Technician - Fall Arrest

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9XL

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • A full-time Technician position is available in Kettering for the Safety Product Testing department, with a salary of £27,550.
  • The role primarily focuses on testing Fall Protection PPE, including harnesses and lanyards, and requires working both indoors and outdoors, sometimes at heights up to 8 meters.
  • Candidates should possess GCSEs in English and Mathematics with a minimum grade of C, and be organized, enthusiastic, and capable of both independent and team work.
  • Experience in working at height, fall protection PPE, or understanding quality systems like ISO 17025 is desirable, but full training will be provided as needed.
  • The position offers benefits such as 25-30 days of annual leave, life assurance, a pension plan, and flexible working hours.
Technician - Fall Arrest/PPEKetteringHours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hrs-£27,550Our Kettering based client has a full-time vacancy for a Technician to work in their Safety Product Testing department.About The DepartmentThe Safety Product Testing team conducts testing on a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a global customer base, to ensure products meet a minimum level of protection.  The type of PPE tested includes gloves, fall protection, motorcycle garments, high visibility clothing, eyewear, helmets, hearing protection, chainsaw garments, kneepads, sports protection plus many more.The department consists of a number of accredited laboratories, housing a range of test equipment and machines, used by the team to test the physical properties of PPE against International and European standards. Results from testing are reported to customers and used for their product development or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.The Safety Product Testing team consists of around 25 multiskilled technicians, technologists and other support staff, arranging and conducting the testing of PPE.About The RoleThis Technician vacancy is predominantly for the Fall Protection PPE area and will involve arranging the testing of items such as harnesses, lanyards, connectors,energy absorbers, connectors and some rescue equipment.  Testing is carried out all year round, both indoors and outdoors, and some testing is carried out at height (up to 8 metres from ground level).As a Technician within the Safety Products Testing team, you will be required to carry out the following:
  • Use test equipment and machines to generate results
  • Record and calculate test results, both electronically and on paper for use in reports
  • Prepare test samples prior to testing
  • Read, learn and understand international standards for testing PPE
  • Maintain tidiness of laboratory and maintain sample storage
  • You may also be required to assist technologists in customer visits/seminars.
About You
  • You will possess GCSE’s (or equivalent) in the subjects of English and Mathematics, minimum grade C.
  • You must be highly organised, enthusiastic and able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office products, in particular MS Excel and MS Word.
  • Be able to accurately follow testing procedures and methods
  • You will need to demonstrate excellent time management skills and to possess a flexible approach to working being able to respond to changing deadlines and priorities
  • You will need to have a keen eye for detail and be methodical when making electronic entries onto systems and when completing paperwork
  • Experience of the following would be desirable;
    • Working at height / fall protection PPE
    • Industrial roofing
    • Use of fork lift truck
    • Working with standards/understanding of quality systems (ISO 17025)
Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role where required.Benefits Include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.If interested, please apply here or call Kim in our team to discuss further.

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