Safety Technician (Inspection & testing)

APS Safety Systems Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development and training support

Job summary

APS Safety Systems Limited is seeking a Safety Technician (Inspection & testing) to join our team in the UK. The role focuses on delivering safety solutions, site surveys, quotations, and building strong customer relationships, with a shift toward growing the business and strategic direction in the short to medium term.

The candidate will work on sales targets, account management, and on-site engagements while developing skills within a growing company known for quality and collaboration.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly sales targets.
• Manage key accounts and perform sector targeting with customer visits and on-site meetings.
• Lead by example with site surveys and quotations when needed to hit targets.
• Develop and collate weekly/monthly sales data to identify issues and plan resolutions.
• Motivate, coach and provide sales training to the team.
• Follow processes to control margins and reduce costs.
• Support Contracts Manager and General Manager as required.
• Monitor competitor activity and contribute to product development aligned with brand.

Skills

Interpret technical information

Growth mindset

Construction industry exposure

Team player, works independently

CAD experience

CRM experience

Willingness to travel

Work at height

Education

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Tools

CAD

CRM

Job description

Safety Technician (Inspection & testing) at APS

Join APS and help deliver trusted safety solutions that protect people at work across the UK.

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About the role

We are looking for a Safety Technician (Inspection & testing) to join our team at APS. In this role, you will focus on 4 key areas:

• Delivery of sales targets on a monthly, quarterly & annual basis
• Generation of a safety solutions business
• Building repeat customer relationships
• Focusing on the strategic direction of the business for the short & medium term

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to a growing business, develop their skills and be part of work that makes a genuine difference

• Delivery of personal monthly sales target
• Key account management and sector targeting to include customer visits and on-site meetings
• Lead by example with site surveys and quotations as & when required in order to achieve individual sales target
• The development and collation of all required weekly/monthly sales data, identifying issues and planned resolution
• Motivating, coaching, inspiring and ensuring the effective provision of required sales training for all members of the team
• Follow processes to control, manage and continually improve margins and drive down costs
• Operate in accordance with Group Factored Product Approval guidelines
• Development of fall protection solution type business with a focus on new business generation using proven GDM techniques
• Successful launch of all new products
• Give support to the Contracts Manager & General Manager
• Ensuring a full understanding of competitor activity including strengths & weaknesses
• The development of our products in line with the Brand Pyramid
• All other tasks within the Sales Development/Management area as requested by the General Manager.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to interpret technical information and drawings.
• A practical and growth mindset
• Exposure to construction industry desirable
• Team player but confident to work alone.
• Experience with using CAD and CRM or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work at height.
• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Why Join APS

At APS, you’ll be joining a team committed to delivering trusted safety solutions that protect people at work. We offer a supportive working environment, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to build a meaningful career in a business where quality, expertise and collaboration matter.

Benefits summary:

• Development and training support

After applying, suitable candidates will be invited to an initial conversation followed by an interview with the hiring manager. Some roles may include a second-stage interview or practical or technical discussion.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.