VACANCY
Role: TECHNOLOGIST - MOTORCYCLE
Location: Kettering, UK Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Ref: 29/25
We have a vacancy for a Technologist to join SATRA's Safety Product Testing department.
About The Department
SATRA's 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
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 series 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 Role
This Technologist vacancy is predominantly for the Motorcycle garment testing area and will involve arranging the testing for Jackets, trousers, race suits, gloves and impact protectors. There will be a requirement to be involved in other PPE areas over time.
As a Technologist within the Safety Products Testing team, you will be required to carry out the following:
* Carry out routine physical testing in accordance with International and European standards to deadlines
* Operation of test equipment to generate results which are recorded in hard copy and electronic form
* Generate reports containing results of physical testing conducted
* Customer liaison via email, over the telephone and in person
* Handle technical enquires to provide guidance to customers and instructions on what testing is required
* Input enquiry data and update jobs using dynamics software
* Continuous improvement of SATRA's facilities and procedures continually
* Participate in webinars, seminars, customer visits, external shows and other marketing or technical event opportunities
Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role where required
About You
Essential
· Accuracy and attention to detail
· Able to work on own initiative and enthusiasm
· Logical and methodical working
· Able to work independently and as part of a team
· Experience of working with customers
· Able to adapt to change
· Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills
· Good computer skills (word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint)
Desirable
· Knowledge and experience within a laboratory and the use of standards
· Knowledge and experience with manufacturing of clothing materials
· Experience of using a database system (Dynamics if possible)
· A good understanding of the SATRA quality management system or an external QMS
· Experience of travel
· Languages
Benefits Include
Staff benefits include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 18th September 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person