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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Contact information

Angela Bailey