Laboratory Test Technician

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. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser