Certification Assessor - PPE

Interaction Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected certification organization in Northampton is seeking a Certification Assessor for their PPE Certification team. The role involves conducting assessments to ensure compliance with UK and EU standards and reviewing technical documentation. Ideal candidates will have a broad technical understanding, excellent communication skills, and a degree in a relevant field. The position offers a salary up to £29,000, flexible working hours, annual leave, and additional benefits. Apply today through the recruitment agency.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £29,000

25-30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Broad technical understanding required.
• Experience working with customers or stakeholders preferred.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct certification assessments of PPE products.
• Interpret and apply PPE performance standards.
• Review and assess technical documentation.
• Prepare draft certification documentation.
• Communicate with clients about certification processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical understanding

Time management

Education

Science-based degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certification Assessor – PPE
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £29,000 DOE
37.5 hours per week | Full-time

Interaction Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, internationally operating certification organisation for a Certification Assessor to join their established PPE Certification team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys working with regulations, standards, and detailed documentation, and who is keen to develop their career within a specialist, quality-driven environment.

About the Role

Working as part of a global PPE Certification function spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe and Asia, you will play a key role in ensuring personal protective equipment meets the relevant UK and EU regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Team Leader and working closely with internal technical and quality teams, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting certification assessments of PPE products in line with applicable standards and regulations
• Interpreting and applying PPE performance standards accurately
• Reviewing and assessing technical documentation
• Preparing draft certification documentation
• Communicating clearly with clients regarding certification requirements, processes and progress
• Supporting or attending external technical meetings and standards committees when required.

This is a regulated, quality-focused role operating within a UKAS and INAB accredited ISO 17065 Quality Management System.

About You

You’ll be methodical, detail-oriented and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Essential Requirements

• Broad technical understanding
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Logical, structured approach to work
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills
• Experience working with customers or stakeholders
• Confidence using Microsoft Office
• Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and overseas
• Adaptable and proactive mindset

Desirable Experience

• Science-based degree
• Background in a testing or laboratory environment
• Knowledge of the PPE industry
• Understanding of CE / UKCA marking and European legislation
• Previous international travel or language skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £29,000 (DOE)
• 25–30 days annual leave (service related)
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension plan
• Income protection
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working hours

Next Steps

Application deadline: 6th January 2026
Interviews: On site in Kettering – 14th January 2026
If you’re looking for a technically engaging role within a respected certification environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today via Interaction Recruitment today