Footwear Technician

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Footwear Technician Kettering, UK
Up to £25,000 per year
37.5 hours per week

Step Into a Career Youll Love Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes before footwear hits the market? Our client is on the lookout for a Footwear Technician to join their Footwear Testing team a hands-on role where curiosity, precision and a great attitude matter just as much as experience.
If you enjoy practical work, like seeing how things are built and want a career where no two days are quite the same, this could be the perfect fit. Dont worry if youre new to lab work full training is provided .
What Youll Be Doing Youll be based in a physical testing laboratory , getting involved in the real nuts and bolts of footwear testing. Day-to-day, youll:
Test footwear, materials and components using specialist laboratory equipment

Follow health & safety procedures and recognised test methods

Produce clear, accurate results (the details really matter here!)

Help keep the lab and stores organised, safe and running smoothly

Get involved in continuous improvement your ideas are welcome

Work to UKAS standards, including maintaining your training records

Be part of a supportive, close-knit laboratory team

Who Were Looking For You dont need years of experience what were really looking for is the right attitude .
Youll ideally have:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science (NVQ Level 3)

Basic IT skills (Word and Excel)

A great eye for detail and pride in doing things properly

Good organisation and time management skills

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

A flexible, hands-on, lets get it done approach

Bonus points if you have:
Experience in a test laboratory

Knowledge of footwear construction or materials
but these are nice to have, not essential .

Whats In It For You? 2530 days annual leave (service related) ??

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Closing date: Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interviews: On site 21st January 2026
If youre ready to kick-start a practical, interesting career and learn something new every day, wed love to hear from you. Apply now and take your first step into footwear testing

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Location:
Kettering
Salary:
£24,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Retail

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