Are you ready to lead innovation in industrial safety testing?
The Opportunity
At A-SAFE, we don’t just test products - we redefine safety standards for the world’s biggest brands. From Amazon to BMW, our solutions protect over 6,000 sites globally. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic Head of Testing and Validation to lead our Test by Design Department and drive operational excellence at the heart of our R&D.
This is more than a management role - it’s a chance to shape how we test, validate, and deliver cutting-edge safety technology. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers and technicians, optimise workflows, and ensure our test programmes run like with precision and reliability. Your leadership will directly impact the speed, quality, and innovation of our new product development.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the operational delivery of the Test by Design Department, ensuring all test activities are well planned, resourced, and executed to deadlines.
* Inspire and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
* Collaborate with R&D and Operations to align testing with project goals and timelines
* Drive process discipline across documentation, data logging, equipment usage, and health & safety
* Optimise departmental KPIs, capacity planning, and resource scheduling to maximise throughput and minimise bottlenecks
* Champion lean thinking and operational excellence across the department
What You’ll Bring
* Proven track record in leading operational teams in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
* Exposure to a testing, validation, or laboratory environment (mechanical, materials, or product testing).
* Strong people management skills with experience of building team capability, managing performance, and driving engagement.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills, including resource scheduling and workload balancing.
* Confidence in driving process improvements and embedding efficient, repeatable workflows.
We know some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you’re excited about the role but unsure you check every box, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join A-SAFE?
Since 1984, A-SAFE has been redefining industrial safety - from inventing the first polymer safety barrier to developing award-winning smart tech like RackEye and CONEK for real-time warehouse insights.
Every product is designed, manufactured, and rigorously tested at our state-of-the-art facilities in West Yorkshire, where we combine deep material science expertise with advanced injection moulding and extrusion techniques to deliver market-leading performance and durability.
From our UK roots, we’ve grown to 17 offices worldwide, protecting over 6,000 sites across more than 50 countries. Trusted by global leaders like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and BMW, we’re proud to set the standard in workplace safety.
At A-SAFE we put our values at the heart of the business.
•We Are Pioneers – Innovation is in our DNA
•We Are In It Together – Collaboration drives our success
•We Do The Right Thing – Integrity is non-negotiable
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. At A-SAFE, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that’s inclusive, respectful, and accessible for everyone.
What You'll Get:
•33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), with buy/sell options
•Enhanced family leave & flexible start and finish times
•Company pension scheme with up to 5% employer match
•Subsidised gym, restaurant, free on-site parking
•Cycle to work scheme, Specsavers vouchers, long service rewards, EAP
•Professional development support
Ready to help us set new standards in workplace safety?
Click “Apply Now” to upload your CV and take the first step in your journey with the A-SAFE Group. We review every application carefully and will be in touch, whatever the outcome.
If you require the application in an alternative format or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@asafe.com.
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