Certification Assessor
Kettering, Northamptonshire (UK)
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £29,000 DOE
An established, accredited certification organisation is looking for a Certification Assessor to join its PPE Certification team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, assessing products against UK and EU PPE Regulations and supporting manufacturers in achieving CE and UKCA marking.
What you’ll be doing
* Carrying out certification assessments of PPE in line with relevant standards and regulations
* Interpreting PPE performance standards and regulatory requirements
* Reviewing technical documentation and preparing draft certification documentation
* Communicating with clients on certification processes, requirements, and progress
* Collaborating with internal certification and quality teams
* Attending external technical meetings and contributing to standards activity where required
About you
* Broad technical background with strong attention to detail
* Logical, methodical approach and ability to work independently
* Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills
* Experience working with customers or external stakeholders
* Flexible, adaptable, and willing to travel (UK and internationally)
* Science-based degree or equivalent
* Experience in a test laboratory or regulated technical environment
* Knowledge of PPE, CE or UKCA marking, or European legislation
* Additional language skills
What’s on offer
* Salary up to £29,000 (DOE)
* 25–30 days annual leave (service-related)
* Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
* Free on-site parking
Closing date: 6 January 2026
Interviews: 14 January 2026 (on site)
Interested? Apply via LinkedIn or message for a confidential discussion.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Quality Assurance, Analyst, and Manufacturing
Industries
* Research Services
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