Technologist - Footwear Testing
Kettering
Hours - Monday to Friday full time
Salary up to £33k plus good benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and technically minded individual to join a highly respected organisation within the product testing and certification sector as a Footwear Technologist.

This role offers the chance to work within a specialist technical environment, supporting customers, conducting product testing, delivering training and presentations, and contributing to innovative projects within the footwear industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical, organisational, and communication skills who enjoys combining hands-on testing with customer interaction and professional development.

The Role

As a Footwear Technologist, you will play a key role in supporting customers and ensuring products meet required legislation and quality standards.

Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting and supporting physical testing activities
• Discussing test results and technical information with customers
• Drafting reports and responding to technical enquiries
• Delivering seminars, webinars, and training sessions
• Supporting technicians within the department
• Assisting with customer visits and promoting technical services
• Contributing to technical articles and internal/external publications
• Working in line with quality systems and health & safety procedures

About You We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Confident communicating with customers and presenting information
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Naturally analytical with strong problem-solving skills
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to develop technically

Essential Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with physical testing techniques
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Customer-facing experience
• Good IT skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel when required

Desirable

• Footwear industry experience
• Degree in Maths, Science, or related subject
• SAFT qualification (or working towards)
• Experience within commercial or business development environments
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Salary up to £33,000
• 25–30 days annual leave (service dependent)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Flexible working hours
• Free onsite parking

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and forward-thinking organisation offering long-term career development, technical progression, and the opportunity to work with a wide range of customers and products in an innovative industry.