Certification & Testing Manager
Location:
East Yorkshire
Salary:
£45,000 per annum + incentives & benefits
We are looking for a
Certification & Testing Manager
to join our growing Product Development team in Newport. Reporting to the Head of Product Development, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and innovation.
About the Role
This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of
product certification, compliance, and testing
. From preparing technical files and managing submissions to Notified Bodies, through to developing and maintaining a library of test reports, your work will be essential in getting products to market quickly and to the required standards.
You will also be instrumental in operating our
new R&D laboratory.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping processes, driving compliance, and supporting innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage product certification and compliance, ensuring certificates are obtained within agreed timelines.
* Prepare technical files, labels, risk assessments, and user documentation.
* Liaise with suppliers, test houses, and Notified Bodies to secure required certifications.
* Monitor and maintain certificate and test report libraries.
* Support the setup and accreditation of a new in-house R&D laboratory, including cost analysis, equipment sourcing, and process development.
* Perform or oversee material testing and maintain accurate records.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in
PPE product certification, PPE regulation, and material testing
.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong relationship management skills with suppliers and external partners.
* Confident user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
* A positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude – with the ability to go the extra mile.
What We Offer
* £45,000 salary per annum
* Performance-related incentives (post-probation)
* 22 days holiday
* Free onsite parking & EV charging
* Free lunch day and drinks
* A chance to make your mark in shaping a new R&D capability
Our Values
We live by our values:
Responsibility, Honesty, Passion, Attitude, and Initiative.
We're looking for someone who shares these principles and wants to grow with us.