Lab Technician (Maternity Cover)

Interaction Recruitment Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25-30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Lab Technician to join the Safety Product Testing team in Kettering on a 10-12 month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on performing routine physical tests on PPE and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Full training is provided; you will work in a busy laboratory, handling samples, recording results, and supporting technologists during visits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and reliable, able to work independently or as part of a

Qualifications

• GCSEs at Grade C or above in Maths, English and Science (or equivalent).
• Good IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Able to stay motivated with repetitive tasks.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new processes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical tests on PPE using specialist equipment.
• Prepare samples prior to testing.
• Record test results accurately on paperwork and electronic sheets.
• Operate testing equipment in accordance with standards.
• Maintain an organised laboratory and manage sample storage.
• Support Technologists during customer visits.
• Ensure testing activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Handle PPE products such as gloves, helmets and protective clothing.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Independent working

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (Grade C+)

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Lab Technician - Safety Product Testing (10-12 Month FTC)

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Lab Technician to join their Safety Product Testing department on a 10-12 month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join an established technical team, with full training provided where required.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out routine physical testing on a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), helping to ensure products meet relevant international and European safety standards.

Working within a specialist laboratory environment, your duties will include:

• Carrying out physical tests on PPE using specialist equipment.
• Preparing samples prior to testing.
• Recording test results accurately on paperwork and electronic results sheets.
• Operating testing equipment in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
• Maintaining an organised laboratory environment and managing sample storage.
• Supporting Technologists during customer visits.
• Ensuring testing activities are completed accurately and efficiently.

Products tested may include safety gloves, helmets, protective clothing, eyewear, hearing protection, fall protection equipment and other safety products.

Full training will be provided to help you develop the skills and knowledge required for the role.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable and able to work accurately in a technical environment.

You will ideally have:

• GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to remain motivated when completing repetitive tasks.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn, develop and adapt to new processes.

Previous laboratory experience, knowledge of PPE testing or familiarity with quality systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• 25-30 days' annual leave, depending on service.
• Life assurance.
• Group personal pension plan.
• Income protection.
• Free parking.
• Flexible working hours.