Fall Arrest Technologist

SATRA Technology; Kettering; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension plan

Income protection

Free parking

Flexible working hours

25–30 days annual leave

Job summary

SATRA Technology in Kettering, UK, is seeking a Technologist to join the Safety Product Testing team, focusing on Fall Arrest PPE. The role involves arranging testing of harnesses, lanyards, connectors, anchors, and related equipment for working at height, with potential involvement in other PPE areas over time.

You will generate test reports, liaise with customers, arrange site visits in the UK or overseas (up to 50% travel), conduct audits, and support continuous improvement of SATRA's

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics, minimum grade C.
• Ability to travel UK/overseas with driving licence and passport.
• Organised, enthusiastic, able to work independently and in a team.
• Competent with MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Follow testing procedures accurately and meet deadlines.
• Strong time management with flexible priorities.
• Accurate electronic data entry and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Generate reports containing results of physical testing.
• Liaise with customers via email, telephone and in person.
• Arrange test visits at SATRA premises or customer sites in UK/overseas (up to 50% travel).
• Arrange and conduct audits at manufacturers' sites for production control.
• Work outdoors at ground level and at height for extended periods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SATRA facilities and procedures.
• Perform routine physical testing per international/European standards.
• Operate test equipment to produce documented results.

Skills

GCSE English and Maths

Driving licence

MS Excel

MS Word

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (min C)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

VACANCY

Role: TECHNOLOGIST – FALL ARREST

Location: Kettering, UK Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 DOE (50% travel)

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Ref:46/26

We have a full-time vacancy for a Technologist to work in our Safety Product Testing department.

About The Department

SATRA's Safety Product Testing team conducts testing on a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a global customer base, to ensure products meet a minimum level of protection.

PPE tested includes gloves, fall protection, motorcycle garments, high visibility clothing, eyewear, helmets, hearing protection, chainsaw garments, kneepads, sports protection, plus many more.

The department consists of a number of accredited laboratories, housing a range of test equipment and machines, used by the team to test the physical properties of PPE against International and European standards.

Results from testing are reported to customers and used for their product development or to apply for CE or UKCA certification.

The Safety Product Testing team consists of around 25 multiskilled technicians, technologists and other support staff, arranging and conducting the testing of PPE.

About The Role

This Technologist vacancy is predominantly for the Fall Protection PPE area and will involve arranging the testing of items such as harnesses, lanyards, connectors, anchors and many more pieces of equipment for working at height. There may also be a requirement to be involved in other PPE areas over time.

As a Technologist within the Safety Products Testing team, you will be required to carry out the following:

• Generate reports containing results of physical testing conducted
• Customer liaison via email, over telephone and in person
• Arrange test visits either hosting on SATRA premises or on customer premises in the UK or overseas (offsite visits up to 50% annually)
• Arrange and conduct audits at manufactures sites for their production control process
• Working outside at ground level and at height for prolonged periods
• Continuous improvement of SATRA's facilities and procedure, continually seeking opportunities to develop and grow the business
• Carry out routine physical testing in accordance with International and European standards to deadlines
• Operation of test equipment to generate results which are recorded in hard copy and electronic form.

Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role where required.

About You

• You will possess GCSE's (or equivalent) in the subjects of English and Mathematics, minimum grade C.
• Ability to travel both in the UK and overseas with valid driving licence and valid passport
• You must be highly organised, enthusiastic and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• You should be competent in the use of Microsoft Office products, in particular MS Excel and MS Word.
• Be able to accurately follow testing procedures and methods
• You will need to demonstrate excellent time management skills and to possess a flexible approach to working being able to respond to changing deadlines and priorities
• You will need to have a keen eye for detail and be methodical when making electronic entries onto systems and when completing paperwork
• Able wand willing to undertake physical setting up of test arrangements at ground level or working at height
• Experience working with customers

Experience of the following would be desirable;

• Working at height / fall protection PPE
• Industrial roof construction/ factory auditing
• Use of fork lift truck
• Working with standards/understanding of quality systems (ISO 17025)
• Understanding of mechanics/physics
• Experience of travel

Benefits Include

Staff benefits include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 5th October 2026

First stage interviews will be held via MS Teams on Friday 9th October 2026

Second stage interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 14th October 2026