Footwear Technician

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Role: FOOTWEAR TECHNICIAN

Location: Kettering, UK Salary: Up to £25,400.00 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Ref: 45/26

We have a vacancy for a Footwear Technician to work in our Footwear Testing department.

Responsibilities

As a Footwear Technician, in our physical testing laboratory, you will be required to carry out the following:

• Operate standard laboratory equipment in line with Health and Safety assessments and test methods to conduct routine physical testing of footwear, their materials and components.
• Take responsibility for certain aspects of the laboratory and stores maintenance and upkeep.
• Continuous improvement
• UKAS requirements, including personal training records

About You

Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (NVQ L3) and be familiar with MS Word and Excel.The successful candidate will be expected to work to deadlines, to produce accurate, detailed results and to be able to work independently and as part of the laboratory team.

You must be able to demonstrate good organisation, time management, meticulous attention to detail and planning skills. Previous physical test laboratory experience would be an advantage, as would knowledge of footwear construction and materials, however full training will be given.

Flexibility, tenacity and a ‘can-do attitude' are key requisites of the role.

Knowledge of footwear construction and materials would be desirable, along with experience of working in a test laboratory environment. xwwtmva

Benefits Include

Staff benefits include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd October 2026

First stage interviews will be held via MS Teams on 6th October 2026

Second stage interviews will be held in person on 8th October 2026