Technologist - Footwear (0000019107)

Overview

Reference
0000019107

Salary
£28,000 - £28,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Kettering

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
29 October 2025


Technologist – Footwear

Kettering, UK
Up to £28,000 per annum (DOE)
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about footwear technology and product innovation?
We’re working with a leading testing and research organisation who are looking for a Technologist to join their expert team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of product compliance, performance testing, and materials development — helping clients ensure quality and safety across their ranges.

About the Role

As a Technologist, you’ll play a key role in supporting customers through technical testing, analysis, and reporting. You’ll work on a range of projects involving product compliance and performance, helping clients meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting and interpreting physical product tests

  • Preparing technical reports and responding to customer queries

  • Presenting findings and leading seminars or webinars

  • Supporting and mentoring technicians within the team

  • Delivering training sessions and contributing to technical publications

  • Visiting customers to promote services and discuss project outcomes

  • Working in line with Quality Systems, Health & Safety, and regulatory standards

About You

We’re looking for someone who is both technically strong and commercially aware. You’ll need to be confident dealing with clients and comfortable presenting in a professional setting.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Degree in materials science, core science(s), or mathematics

  • Experience with physical testing techniques

  • Excellent organisation and planning skills

  • Strong communication and presentation abilities

  • Proven customer-facing experience

  • Good computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

  • Willingness to travel when required

Desirable:

  • Completion (or working towards) relevant industry training programmes

  • Experience within the footwear or materials testing industry

  • Exposure to sales, marketing, or business development activities

  • Full, clean driving licence


Benefits

  • 25–30 days annual leave (service-related)

  • Life assurance

  • Group personal pension plan

  • Income protection

  • Free parking

  • Flexible working hours

Closing date: 11th November 2025

If you’re ready to step into a role where your technical expertise and customer focus can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your next step in the footwear technology industry.

INDKTT


Contact information

Angela Bailey