Certification Assessor - PPE

Ctx Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading certification organization in the UK seeks an individual for a key role in ensuring personal protective equipment meets UK and EU standards. The successful candidate will conduct certification assessments, review technical documentation, and communicate clearly with clients. Essential qualifications include a strong attention to detail, a logical approach to work, and experience in customer engagement. A science-based degree is desirable. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including up to 30 days of annual leave and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £29,000

25-30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and methodical.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in a testing or laboratory environment appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Conduct certification assessments of PPE products.
• Review and assess technical documentation.
• Prepare draft certification documentation.
• Communicate with clients about certification processes.

Skills

Broad technical understanding

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience with customers or stakeholders

Confidence using Microsoft Office

Adaptable mindset

Education

Science-based degree

Job description

About The Role

Working as part of a global PPE Certification function spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe and Asia, you will play a key role in ensuring personal protective equipment meets the relevant UK and EU regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducting certification assessments of PPE products in line with applicable standards and regulations
• Interpreting and applying PPE performance standards accurately
• Reviewing and assessing technical documentation
• Preparing draft certification documentation
• Communicating clearly with clients regarding certification requirements, processes and progress
• Supporting or attending external technical meetings and standards committees when required

About You

You’ll be methodical, detail‑oriented and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Essential Requirements

• Broad technical understanding
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Logical, structured approach to work
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills
• Experience working with customers or stakeholders
• Confidence using Microsoft Office
• Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and overseas
• Adaptable and proactive mindset

Desirable Experience

• Science‑based degree
• Background in a testing or laboratory environment
• Knowledge of the PPE industry
• Understanding of CE / UKCA marking and European legislation
• Previous international travel or language skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £29,000 (DOE)
• 25–30 days annual leave (service related)
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension plan
• Income protection
• Free on‑site parking
• Flexible working hours

Next Steps

Application deadline: 6th January 2026

Interviews: On site in Kettering – 14th January 2026

If you’re looking for a technically engaging role within a respected certification environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today via Interaction Recruitment.