Laboratory Testing Technician
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Laboratory Testing Technician to join a well-established technical organisation specialising in product testing and compliance services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, practical, and keen to develop a career within a laboratory and testing environment.
The successful candidate will become part of a collaborative team responsible for testing a broad range of safety products to ensure they meet recognised industry standards and performance requirements.
About the Role
As a Laboratory Testing Technician, your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out routine physical testing of safety and protective products in accordance with recognised standards and procedures.
- Operating specialist testing equipment and recording accurate results.
- Preparing samples prior to testing.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment, work areas and sample storage facilities.
- Processing test data and maintaining electronic records.
- Supporting senior technical staff with customer visits and demonstrations where required.
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Comprehensive training will be provided to support your development within the role.
The laboratory tests a wide variety of safety-related products, including:
- Protective gloves
- Safety clothing
- Eye and face protection
- Head protection
- Hearing protection
- Fall protection equipment
- Specialist workwear and sports protection products
About You
Essential Requirements
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow procedures accurately.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Reliable and self-motivated approach to work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Desirable Experience
- Previous laboratory or testing experience.
- Experience working with safety equipment or technical products.
- Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Understanding of quality systems and compliance procedures.
- A flexible approach with a desire to develop new skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with service.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life assurance cover.
- Income protection scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
If you are looking for a hands-on role within a professional technical environment and enjoy working with accuracy and attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you.
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