Product Safety Technician
Location: Kettering, UK
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum
Are you practical, detail-focused, and interested in how safety equipment is tested and improved? We’re looking for a Product Safety Technician to join a specialist Safety Product Testing team, helping ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) meets strict international safety standards.
In this hands-on role, you’ll work with a wide variety of protective equipment used around the world — from fall protection systems to high-visibility clothing, helmets, and protective gloves. Your work will directly contribute to improving product safety and supporting certification to European and international standards.
This role focuses mainly on fall protection PPE, including:
Harnesses
Lanyards
Energy absorbers
Connectors
Rescue equipment
Testing is carried out both indoors and outdoors, sometimes at heights up to 8 metres, using specialist laboratory equipment and testing rigs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out physical testing of PPE to recognised international standards
Operating test machinery and equipment to produce accurate results
Recording and managing test data and documentation
Preparing samples prior to testing
Maintaining laboratory organisation and sample storage
Supporting customer visits and demonstrations
Working within established quality systems and safety procedures
About You
Essential
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science (Grade C/4 or above)
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Word
Able to follow testing procedures accurately
Able to work independently and within a team
Willing to travel within the UK and internationally (potentially up to 50% annually, including extended trips)
Full driving licence and valid passport
Comfortable working at height
Desirable
Experience working with customers
Knowledge of fall protection systems
Understanding of scientific testing principles
Experience of international travel
Logical, methodical working approach
Ability to adapt to change in a technical environment
Additional language skills
What’s in it for you?
Up to £29,000 salary
25–30 days annual leave (depending on service)
Life assurance
Group personal pension plan
Income protection
Flexible working hours
Free parking
Why apply?
This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist technical testing environment, supporting the development and certification of safety products used globally. If you enjoy practical testing, problem solving, and working with specialist equipment, this role offers an exciting pathway into product safety and technical testing.
Does this sound like the role for you? Apply today with an up-to-date CV. For further information, speak to Shannon at Pertemps Northampton. Closing date for applications: 18th March 2026