Footwear Testing Technician; PPE

Footwear Testing Technician (PPE) | Kettering, Northamptonshire | Salary up to £25,000 | 37.5 hours per week | Full-time.

You will work in a physical testing laboratory, carrying out routine testing on footwear, footwear materials, and components. The role requires accurate, safe work in line with recognised standards.

• Operate standard laboratory equipment in accordance with Health & Safety procedures and test methods.
• Conduct physical testing of footwear, materials, and components.
• Support laboratory and store maintenance and general upkeep.
• Maintain personal training records and comply with UKAS requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the laboratory.
• Work to deadlines while producing accurate, detailed test results.

You will be organised, reliable, and comfortable working in a structured, technical environment. You will work both independently and as part of a collaborative laboratory team.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science (NVQ Level
  3).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible, positive and proactive ‘can‑do’ attitude.

• Previous experience in a physical testing or laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of footwear construction and materials.
• Full training will be provided – no prior footwear testing experience is required.

• Salary up to £25,000.
• 25–30 days annual leave (service‑related).
• Life assurance.
• Group personal pension plan.
• Income protection.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Flexible working hours.

Final date to receive applications:
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interviews:
On site in Kettering – 21st January 2026.

If you’re looking to develop hands‑on technical skills within a professional laboratory environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.