Footwear Technician (Lab Based)

Footwear Technician (Lab Based)

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £25,400 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent

Interaction Recruitment is working with a leading technical testing and research organisation to recruit a Footwear Technician to join its established Footwear Testing department in Kettering.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and detail-focused individual to join a specialist footwear testing laboratory , working with footwear, materials and components.

The successful candidate will carry out physical testing in accordance with established test methods and Health & Safety requirements, helping to produce accurate and reliable results for customers.

Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a technical testing environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Footwear Technician will be responsible for:

• Operating standard laboratory equipment to carry out routine physical testing of footwear, materials and components
• Following established test methods and Health & Safety procedures
• Accurately recording and producing detailed test results
• Working to agreed deadlines and testing schedules
• Taking responsibility for aspects of laboratory and sample store maintenance
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient working environment
• Supporting continuous improvement activities within the laboratory
• Maintaining accurate personal training records in line with UKAS requirements
• Working closely with other members of the laboratory team

About the Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will be organised, methodical and highly detail-focused , with the ability to work accurately to deadlines.

Applicants should have:

• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science or equivalent/NVQ Level 3
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a laboratory team
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• A tenacious, positive and practical 'can-do' attitude

Desirable Experience

Previous experience in a physical testing laboratory would be advantageous, as would:

• Knowledge of footwear construction
• Knowledge of footwear materials and components
• Previous experience working within a technical or laboratory environment
• Understanding of quality or testing procedures

Full training will be provided , so applicants do not need to have previous footwear testing experience if they can demonstrate the right attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25–30 days' annual leave , depending on length of service
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension plan
• Income protection
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working hours
• Training and development opportunities

Recruitment Process

Closing date: 2nd October 2026
First-stage interviews: 6th October 2026 – via Microsoft Teams
Second-stage interviews: 8th October 2026 – in person

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career within footwear testing and technical laboratory work , with the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge and training within an established testing environment.

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV for consideration.

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