Certification Assessor

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established certification organisation in the UK is seeking a Product Certification Specialist to support the assessment and certification of personal protective equipment. You will be responsible for conducting technical certification assessments, preparing documentation, and communicating with customers. The ideal candidate has a science-based degree, strong technical understanding, and experience in a regulated environment. This role offers a supportive work environment along with various benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25–30 days annual leave

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Broad technical understanding and detail-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience working with customers or external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct certification assessments of PPE products.
• Prepare draft certification documentation.
• Communicate with customers regarding certification requirements.

Skills

Technical understanding

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Customer interaction

Education

Science-based degree or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Product Certification Specialist (PPE)

Location: Kettering, UK

Salary: Up to £29,000 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

A well-established and internationally recognised certification organisation is seeking a Product Certification Specialist to join its PPE Certification function. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, supporting the assessment and certification of personal protective equipment against UK and EU regulations.

You will become part of a collaborative, technically focused team operating across multiple international locations, contributing to the certification processes that enable manufacturers to place compliant products on the market.

The Role

Reporting to a Team Leader and working closely with internal technical and quality teams, you will be responsible for carrying out technical certification assessments in line with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting certification assessments of PPE products in accordance with applicable standards and regulations
• Reviewing and interpreting technical documentation and performance requirements
• Preparing draft certification documentation and supporting approval processes
• Communicating clearly with customers regarding certification requirements, progress updates, and outcomes
• Supporting quality management system requirements within an accredited ISO 17065 environment
• Attending external technical meetings and contributing to standardisation activities where required

About You

Essential:

• Broad technical understanding and a methodical, detail-focused approach
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• Strong organisational, communication, and time-management skills
• Experience working with customers or external stakeholders
• Confident using Microsoft Office applicationsFlexible and adaptable, with willingness to travel occasionally (UK and overseas)

Desirable:

• Science-based degree or equivalent technical qualification
• Experience working within a test laboratory or regulated environment
• Knowledge of PPE, product compliance, or certification processes
• Understanding of CE/UKCA marking or European regulatory frameworks
• Additional language skills

Benefits

• 25–30 days annual leave (service related) plus bank holidays
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Flexible working hours
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive, collaborative working environment

If you are technically minded, detail-driven, and interested in working within a regulated, internationally focused certification environment, we would welcome your application.