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Laboratory Test Technician

Skelmersdale
37.5 hours per week - Day Shift
£18 per hour
Minimum 4 days per week on‑site

Join Our R&D Laboratory Team

We're looking for a motivated and technically minded Laboratory Test Technician to support the testing, qualification and development of Respiratory and Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) products. This is a hands‑on role within a highly specialised R&D environment where your work directly contributes to product safety, innovation, and global certification.

If you enjoy technical testing, problem‑solving, working with standards, and being part of a collaborative engineering and product development team - this is the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Product Testing & Compliance

Perform testing on Respiratory and SCBA products in line with EN Standards
Support development, qualification, pre‑compliance and audit testing
Assist with current and future certification activities for respiratory protection products

Documentation & Test Method Support

Understand existing test methods and update documentation as required
Liaise with global test laboratories to align testing approaches and improve procedures
Support the Quality Management System to maintain R&D laboratory accreditation

Calibration & Laboratory Support

Support the calibration of test equipment in accordance with schedules
Assist with safety audits and risk assessments
Manage consumables and ensure equipment readiness

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with product engineers, developers, certification teams and R&D colleagues
Support data collection, interpretation and reporting in accordance with QMS requirements
Use MS Word, Excel and Teams for documentation and communication

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Skills

HNC, HND or Degree in Engineering (or a related discipline)
Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Word, Excel, Teams
Experience working with test equipment or laboratory processes

Desirable

Understanding of respiratory protection or SCBA performance and testing
Knowledge of EN standards for respiratory equipment
Awareness of gas & vapour testing methods
Familiarity with reusable respirators, powered and supplied air products
Experience with Minitab or other statistical software

Why Join Us?

Be part of a highly skilled R&D team developing life‑saving respiratory products
Work in a purpose‑built laboratory environment with advanced testing equipment
Contribute to internationally recognised safety certifications
Opportunities to develop specialist technical knowledge
Supportive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking environment

Ready to Apply?

If you're an analytical, hands‑on technician with a passion for technical testing and product development, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of respiratory protection.

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