The Northern Test House
The Northern Test House
Location: Nationwide
Target Markets: Building & materials
Benefits: Excellent commission terms | Recurring commission | Professional training and support | Sales leads provided | Exclusive sales areas | Freedom & flexibility
Terms: Recurring 10% on tests (£95–£675); most clients need several
Deal Size: £100 - £1000
Sales Type: Field sales (physical meetings)
With 25 years of industry presence, The Northern Test House is a family-run business with deep roots in both fabrication and compliance testing for the glass and window sector. Operating from two production sites in Leigh, Lancashire, and headquartered in Perth, Scotland, our company has thrived through reputation and industry demand—without the need for a dedicated sales force. But the industry is evolving, and so are we.
To meet growing regulatory momentum and tap into new business, we are now actively seeking professional sales agents to promote our specialist testing services and related products.
Company
The Northern Test House
Contact person
Brenda Gillespie
Telephone
Website
Our core service is regulatory testing to BS EN1279 and BS EN14351 standards, which are legal requirements for manufacturers of double-glazed units and windows to affix the UKCA mark. Despite low enforcement, the standards are mandatory—positioning our services as essential for any compliant manufacturer. We work closely with notified bodies such as BSI to coordinate initial and ongoing testing, and offer clients a free Factory Production Control (FPC) Manual upon booking.
Additionally, we fabricate decorative Georgian grills at our Leigh factory, offering a secondary product line with repeat sales potential.
Example: £675 for Part 6 testing with 10% commission.
Earn commission every year from repeat testing with your allocated accounts.
No need for deep technical knowledge; we provide all documentation and guidance on BS EN standards.
Access our internal databases and website leads; ideal for those already engaged in the industry.
Agents will operate in clearly defined and protected geographic areas.
Manage your own time and clients, with direct support from the MD and Sales Director—no corporate layers.
Your focus will be on businesses manufacturing windows, doors, and double-glazed units—companies that must adhere to BS EN standards to remain legally compliant. This service is not optional for them; it’s a matter of when, not if.
This is an ideal add-on for professionals already selling into the window and glazing industry. There are no complex product specs or sample handling—just straightforward compliance selling.
Once an account is secured, it becomes a recurring revenue stream with minimal ongoing effort. If you’re already familiar with the customer base, you’re halfway there.