PPE Safety Testing Technologist – Fall Protection

Satra Technology; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; 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

SATRA is seeking a full-time Technologist to join the Safety Product Testing department. The role focuses on fall protection PPE, coordinating and performing tests on harnesses, lanyards, connectors, and related equipment, with potential involvement in other PPE areas over time.

You will write test reports, liaise with customers, and assist in audits while ensuring compliance with international standards. Full training provided; travel across the UK and overseas is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths minimum grade C.
• Willing to travel UK/overseas with valid driving licence and passport.
• Highly organised, enthusiastic and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Write electronic reports containing results of physical testing and communicate to customers.
• Coordinate testing activities, prepare documentation and update internal systems.
• Customer liaison via email, telephone and in person.
• Answer customer enquiries, provide quotations and support.
• Read and understand international standards for testing PPE.
• Arrange test visits on SATRA premises or at customer sites in the UK or overseas (up to 50% offsite).
• Arrange and conduct audits at manufacturers' sites for production control.
• Work outdoors at ground level and at height for prolonged periods.
• Continuously improve SATRA's facilities and procedures to grow the business.
• Carry out routine physical testing to deadlines and record results.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Organised

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer liaison

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Job description

SATRA is seeking a full-time Technologist to join the Safety Product Testing department. The role focuses on fall protection PPE, coordinating and performing tests on harnesses, lanyards, connectors, and related equipment, with potential involvement in other PPE areas over time.

You will write test reports, liaise with customers, and assist in audits while ensuring compliance with international standards. Full training provided; travel across the UK and overseas is required.