Description
PPE Certification Assessor
Kettering
Salary £24-28k
Our established client in Kettering is recruiting a Certification Assessor, on a permanent basis, to work in their PPE Certification department.
The PPE Certification team spans the UK, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Finland, Turkey and China and is responsible for the technical assessment of PPE against both the EU and UK PPE Regulations.
The technical assessments conducted internally by an expert team ensure that products are fit for purpose and comply with the relevant international standards. If successful in their assessment, the manufacturer of these products may affix the CE/UKCA mark to their product.
This business is heavily guided by regulation, and it’s required to operate a robust UKAS and INAB accredited ISO 17065 quality management system (QMS).
About The Role…
Reporting to the Team Leader and working closely with colleagues throughout the department and the corporate Quality team.
Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out certification assessments of PPE products in accordance with the relevant standard and PPE Regulation 2016/425
Understanding and interpreting PPR performance standards
Assessing technical documentation and preparing draft certificates
Working closely with clients and customers to communicate standard requirements, details of certification process and work progress updates
Preparation of quotations for work undertaken Possibly attending external technical meetings and participation in standardisation committeesAbout You…
Essential
A broad technical background and understanding
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work on own initiative and enthusiasm
Logical and methodical working
Experience of working with customers
Ability to adapt to change
Excellent organisation, communication, project and time management skills
Competent in Microsoft Office
Ability and willingness to travel (UK and overseas)Desirable
Attainment of Science based degree
Experience of working in a test laboratory
Knowledge of PPE industry
Understanding of European legislation relating to CE marking, gained from a manufacturing, test and certification or supply chain environment
Experience of travel
LanguagesOn offer is a salary up to £28k, and benefits to 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 18th February 2025.
If interested, please apply here
