Laboratory Test Technician

Desired Skills: Minitab,Word,Excel,Teams

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Test Technician for a leading multi-national manufacturing client based in Skelmersdale.

This is an initial 6 month contract position.

Pay rate: £18/h

37.5H/WEEK – Day shift

Location: Skelmersdale Plant

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

Performing testing on Respiratory and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) product to comply with EN Standards and aid in the development of those products through testing.
Completing development, qualification, pre-compliance and audit testing, supporting current and future certifications of respiratory protection products.
Understanding test methods and updating documentation when/if required.
Liaising with other Test Laboratories to establish procedures and test methods for continuous improvement opportunities.
Supporting test equipment calibration as per schedule and support safety audits and risk assessments.
Managing consumables for test equipment.
Working collaboratively within the R&D organization and closely with the product engineers, product developers, certification and compliance teams.
Supporting the Quality management system to support current certifications and accreditation of the R&D laboratory.

Education/Experience

Proficient in Word, Excel, Teams
Understanding of respiratory protection and SCBA products (performance, testing, release criteria) ·
Knowledge of respiratory protection testing requirements
Awareness of EN standards for Respiratory and SCBA testing
Awareness of Gas and Vapor testing methods.
Awareness of Reusable Respirators, Powered and Supplied Air and SCBA products ·
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to understand and interpret data
Proficient in Minitab
HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering