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.