Technical Engineer (PPE Testing)
Edinburgh
Permanent
Nine Twenty Recruitment are excited to be working with our client who are at the forefront of research and main purpose is to improve people’s health and safety at work, at home and in the environment through excellent independent science. They are currently looking for a Technical Engineer to run their PPE Testing facility based in Edinburgh.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake suit testing for penetration by aerosols or liquids following standard operating procedures
- Light and Heavy spray testing (Types 4 and 6) for the determination of the resistance of protective clothing to penetration by a spray of liquid.
- Organisation of volunteer suit testers to meet client demand
- Report the results of suit testing to clients using standard reporting formats.
- Undertake calibrations, calibration checks and equipment maintenance following procedures as required for TIL and spray test rigs and associated equipment
- Organise calibrations for externally calibrated kit to the standards required by UKAS
- Provide quotations and discuss testing requirements with existing and prospective clients
- Check and report analytical results and approve the work of authorised PPE Technicians as required
- Contribute to the development of new test methods and explore opportunities to widen our services portfolio
- Be able to provide advice on PPE requirements for different types of activity involving hazardous substances
Skills Required:
- Engineering, maintenance, or scientific technical background
- Experience of working to UKAS or similar quality standards is ideal but not essential
- Have previous experience of working within a commercial environment including face to face contact with clients
Interested? Apply Directly or contact Caroline Strachan cstrachan@weareninetwenty.com