Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.
Eurofins|BLC is a small but growing business specialising in testing and consulting and operates within the Eurofins Softlines and Leather division. Established for over 100 years specialising in leather, consumer and chemicals we have the technical pedigree and experience to provide targeted, testing and consulting solutions up and down the supply chain.
In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
The Role:
To lead and perform conformity assessment activities for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with a specific focus on hand protection, safety footwear, and protective clothing. The role includes evaluation and decision-making in relation to Type Examination in accordance with applicable Regulations and harmonised standards, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 17020, and ISO 17065 requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and management of the PPE Conformity Assessment Team, ensuring operational effectiveness and technical competence.
- Perform and/or review Type Examination evaluations of PPE, including, where applicable, hand protection, footwear, and protective clothing against relevant standards.
- Collaborate with the Quality Manager to maintain and develop compliance of the Quality Management System to ISO 17025, ISO 17020, and ISO 17065 standards. This includes flexible scope management, internal audits, and continuous improvement of certification procedures.
- Represent the organisation in relevant trade organisations, standards committees, and conformity assessment coordination groups, particularly those associated with PPE for hand protection, footwear, and clothing.
- Provide technical guidance, support, and training to both internal teams and external clients in relation to PPE testing, conformity assessment, and certification requirements.
- Identify and implement opportunities for improvement and innovation within conformity assessment and testing processes.
- Support management in achieving KPIs related to client satisfaction, turnaround times, new business development, and budgetary objectives.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
- Shall possess and be able to demostrate a number of years relevant experience within an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory environment, with specific hands-on experience in testing PPE, particularly hand protection (gloves), protective footwear, and protective clothing.
- Experience within a conformity assessment environment, including a minimum of 2 years’ experience (industry requirement) making Type Examination decisions for PPE products.
- Shall have a broad and in-depth awareness of the specific legislation, safety specifications, and test methods applicable to hand protection, footwear, and protective clothing.
- Shall have a broad knowledge and understanding of production cycles, materials, and manufacturing processes for a range of PPE products.
- Excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information
Benefits:Competitive Salary, Life Assurance 4 x salary, Private Medical Insurance, Healthcash Care Plan, Income Protection, Group Pension Scheme (match contribution of up to 5 %), Option to buy up to 5 days holiday a year, Perkbox (access to discounts), Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support, World-wide career opportunities.
