Job Description
Quality Test Technician
Location: Skelmersdale Plant - Minimum of 4 days per week working on-site
Pay rate: £18 p/h
Length: Six Months
I am working with one of the world’s largest and most well-known & respected manufacturing companies with a fantastic reputation globally for innovation and quality. They have an exciting opportunity to join their team in Skelmersdale as a Quality Test Technician on a six-month contract basis
Experience Required
* Conduct hands on testing of Respiratory Protection and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment to ensure full compliance with EN standards while supporting the development of new products.
* Deliver development, qualification, pre compliance and audit testing to support both existing and future certifications for respiratory protection products.
* Interpret and apply complex test methods, updating documentation and procedures where improvements or updates are required.
* Work closely with external test laboratories to refine testing procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Support calibration schedules for test equipment while assisting with safety audits and risk assessments within the labora tory environment.
* Manage consumables and ensure laboratory equipment and resources remain fully operational.
* Collaborate across the wider R&D function, working closely with product engineers, product developers and certification and compliance teams.
* Support the Quality Management System to maintain laboratory accreditation and product certification standards.
* Confident user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.
Experience Required
* Strong understanding of respiratory protection and SCBA products, including performance requirements, testing processes and release criteria.
* Working knowledge of respiratory protection testing requirements and the regulatory standards that govern them.
* Awareness of EN standards relating to respiratory and SCBA product testing.
* Understanding of gas and vapour testing methods used to assess respiratory protection equipment.
* Familiarity with a range of respiratory protection technologies including reusable respirators, powered air systems, supplied air solutions and SCBA.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly.
* High attention to detail with a methodical and structured approach to testing and analysis.
* Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful insights.
* Proficient in Minitab with confidence working with statistical data and test results.
Education
Educated to degree level or higher
HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering