Technologist - Fall Arrest

ACS Staffing Solutions; Rushden; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Full training and ongoing development

Group personal pension plan

Life assurance and income protection

25-30 days annual leave

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Technologist - Fall Arrest in Kettering with regular travel. The role involves testing fall protection equipment to meet UK, European and international safety standards, with full training provided.

You’ll coordinate physical tests, prepare electronic reports, manage schedules and document control, and communicate with customers. Travel up to 50% and opportunities across PPE categories are possible.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics, minimum grade C.
• Strong administrative, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach and the confidence to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to undertake practical testing, including working at height.
• A valid driving licence and passport, with the ability to travel throughout the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and carrying out physical product testing in line with recognised standards and procedures.
• Preparing accurate electronic test reports and communicating results to customers.
• Managing testing schedules, documentation, data entry and internal records.
• Responding to customer enquiries, providing technical information, quotations and support.
• Liaising with customers by telephone, email and face-to-face.
• Arranging and conducting customer visits and manufacturer site audits in the UK and overseas.
• Working at ground level and at height when setting up and conducting tests.
• Operating specialist test equipment and recording results accurately.
• Supporting continuous improvement across testing processes, facilities and procedures.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

GCSEs English and Maths (Grade C)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Technologist - Fall Arrest

Kettering with regular travel

Salary £29 to £31k

We're recruiting for a Technologist - Fall Arrest to join a specialist product testing team within an established technical and safety testing organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and an interest in safety equipment, technical testing and customer service. Full training will be provided, making this a great role for someone looking to develop their technical expertise within a specialist industry.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in the testing of fall protection equipment, including safety harnesses, lanyards, connectors and anchorage systems, helping ensure products meet relevant UK, European and international safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and carrying out physical product testing in line with recognised standards and procedures.
• Preparing accurate electronic test reports and communicating results to customers.
• Managing testing schedules, documentation, data entry and internal records.
• Responding to customer enquiries, providing technical information, quotations and support.
• Liaising with customers by telephone, email and face-to-face.
• Arranging and conducting customer visits and manufacturer site audits in the UK and overseas.
• Working at ground level and at height when setting up and conducting tests.
• Operating specialist test equipment and recording results accurately.
• Supporting continuous improvement across testing processes, facilities and procedures.

The position will involve regular travel, with off-site visits potentially accounting for up to 50% of the working year. There may also be opportunities to support testing across other personal protective equipment (PPE) categories.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is methodical, proactive and comfortable balancing practical, administrative and customer‑facing responsibilities.

You’ll ideally have:

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics, minimum grade C.
• Strong administrative, organisational and record‑keeping skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach and the confidence to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to undertake practical testing, including working at height.
• A valid driving licence and passport, with the ability to travel throughout the UK and internationally.

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Fall protection equipment or working at height.
• Industrial roofing, construction or factory auditing.
• Technical testing, quality systems or international standards, including ISO 17025.
• Mechanics, physics or other relevant technical disciplines.
• Forklift truck operation.
• Customer‑facing roles and business travel.

Don’t meet every requirement? If you have strong administration skills, a practical mindset and a willingness to learn, we’d still encourage you to consider the opportunity.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £29,000-£31,000, depending on experience.
• 25-30 days of annual leave, depending on length of service.
• Group personal pension plan.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Flexible working hours.
• Full training and ongoing development in a specialist technical environment.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a varied role combining technical testing, customer interaction and travel, we’d love to hear from you.