Laboratory Test Technician
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9RA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH434926_1773671252 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct testing on Respiratory and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) products to ensure compliance with EN standards and support product development.
- Perform development, qualification, pre compliance, and audit testing to maintain and advance certifications for respiratory protection products.
- Interpret and apply test methods, updating documentation as required.
- Collaborate with external test laboratories to develop and refine procedures and test methods, driving continuous improvement.
- Assist with scheduled calibration of test equipment and support internal safety audits and risk assessments.
- Manage test equipment consumables to ensure availability and readiness.
- Work closely with R&D teams including product engineers, developers, and certification/compliance specialists to support successful product development.
- Contribute to maintaining the Quality Management System to uphold laboratory accreditation and product certifications.
- Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams proficiently for reporting and communication.
- Understanding of respiratory protection and SCBA products, including performance, testing, and release criteria.
- Knowledge of respiratory protection testing requirements and EN standards for Respiratory and SCBA testing.
- Awareness of gas and vapour testing methods.
- Familiarity with reusable respirators, powered and supplied air systems, and SCBA products.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and analyse technical data.
- Proficient in Minitab or similar statistical analysis software.
- HNC, HND, or Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
- Degree-level education or higher preferred.
37 hour working week Monday - Friday.