Pertemps Northampton
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Systems Coordinator - Laboratory Quality & Testing Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 29 April 2026 Interviews: 7 May 2026 (on-site) What's in It for You 25-30 days annual leaveLife assurance coverGroup personal pension schemeIncome protectionFree on-site parkingSupportive team environment with training and development opportunities About the Role We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Systems Coordinator to join a well-established Safety Product Testing laboratory environment.You will play a key role in supporting the quality systems that underpin laboratory testing activities for a wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE) used globally. These products help protect people working in demanding environments, from construction and manufacturing through to specialist safety and sporting applications.Working within a collaborative technical team, you will help ensure testing processes remain accurate, compliant, and fully aligned with recognised international standards. What You'll Be Doing After full training and support, you will be responsible for:Maintaining and improving quality and technical documentation, including calibration records, maintenance logs, and certificates of conformitySupporting and developing the department's ISO 17025 quality management systemCarrying out equipment calibrations in line with relevant international and European standardsCoordinating inter-laboratory comparisons and proficiency testing activitiesActing as the main point of contact for external accreditation audits (UKAS)Supporting internal audit activities and continuous improvement initiativesEnsuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures and regulationsManaging calibration schedules and ensuring all equipment remains compliantProducing calibration certificates with accurate data, analysis, and conclusionsLiaising with external subcontractors and suppliersSupporting calculation and review of measurement uncertainty budgetsCreating, maintaining, and validating test result templatesProviding support to departmental administrative functions where required About You We are looking for someone who is organised, analytical, and comfortable working in a structured technical environment. Essential skills and experience: Science or mathematics background (A-Level grade C or above, or equivalent) OR relevant laboratory experienceStrong attention to detail and high levels of accuracyGood written and verbal communication skillsStrong organisational and time management abilitiesConfident IT skills, particularly Microsoft OfficeAbility to work independently and use initiativeLogical, methodical approach to problem-solvingAdaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment Desirable experience: Experience working within quality assurance or quality management systemsFamiliarity with ISO 17025 standardsUnderstanding of laboratory or mechanical/physics principlesExposure to measurement uncertainty calculations Apply Now If you're looking for a role where accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement are valued, and you enjoy working in a technical laboratory setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Systems Coordinator - Laboratory Quality & Testing Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 29 April 2026 Interviews: 7 May 2026 (on-site) What's in It for You 25-30 days annual leaveLife assurance coverGroup personal pension schemeIncome protectionFree on-site parkingSupportive team environment with training and development opportunities About the Role We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Systems Coordinator to join a well-established Safety Product Testing laboratory environment.You will play a key role in supporting the quality systems that underpin laboratory testing activities for a wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE) used globally. These products help protect people working in demanding environments, from construction and manufacturing through to specialist safety and sporting applications.Working within a collaborative technical team, you will help ensure testing processes remain accurate, compliant, and fully aligned with recognised international standards. What You'll Be Doing After full training and support, you will be responsible for:Maintaining and improving quality and technical documentation, including calibration records, maintenance logs, and certificates of conformitySupporting and developing the department's ISO 17025 quality management systemCarrying out equipment calibrations in line with relevant international and European standardsCoordinating inter-laboratory comparisons and proficiency testing activitiesActing as the main point of contact for external accreditation audits (UKAS)Supporting internal audit activities and continuous improvement initiativesEnsuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures and regulationsManaging calibration schedules and ensuring all equipment remains compliantProducing calibration certificates with accurate data, analysis, and conclusionsLiaising with external subcontractors and suppliersSupporting calculation and review of measurement uncertainty budgetsCreating, maintaining, and validating test result templatesProviding support to departmental administrative functions where required About You We are looking for someone who is organised, analytical, and comfortable working in a structured technical environment. Essential skills and experience: Science or mathematics background (A-Level grade C or above, or equivalent) OR relevant laboratory experienceStrong attention to detail and high levels of accuracyGood written and verbal communication skillsStrong organisational and time management abilitiesConfident IT skills, particularly Microsoft OfficeAbility to work independently and use initiativeLogical, methodical approach to problem-solvingAdaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment Desirable experience: Experience working within quality assurance or quality management systemsFamiliarity with ISO 17025 standardsUnderstanding of laboratory or mechanical/physics principlesExposure to measurement uncertainty calculations Apply Now If you're looking for a role where accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement are valued, and you enjoy working in a technical laboratory setting, we'd love to hear from you.
