Laboratory Technician

065104859

£25,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Kettering, Northamptonshire

Pharmaceutical And Scientific

Posted 5 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Testing Technician

Location: Kettering, UK
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
 

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Testing Technician to join a well-established and respected testing organisation based in Kettering.

Working within a specialist furniture flammability laboratory, you will support the testing of furniture and related products against British, European and international standards. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working within a technical environment.

The organisation provides testing, consultancy and technical services to manufacturers, suppliers and retailers, helping ensure products meet safety and performance requirements.
 

Key Responsibilities

As a Furniture Flammability Technician, your duties will include:
  • Preparing and conditioning samples for testing

    • Carrying out flammability testing in accordance with British, European and international standards

    • Maintaining a clean, safe and organised laboratory environment

    • Planning and coordinating testing schedules to meet customer and business requirements

    • Recording and reporting test results accurately

    • Following laboratory procedures and quality standards at all times

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Essential Requirements
  • GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (Grade C / Grade 5 or above)

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

    • The ability to work accurately and meet deadlines

    • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions

    • Strong organisational and planning skills

    • Effective time management and scheduling abilities

    • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

    • A flexible, proactive and positive attitude

 

Desirable Requirements
  • Experience within the furniture industry

    • Previous experience working in a laboratory or regulated testing environment

    • Experience testing consumer products

    • A full, clean UK driving licence

Benefits

The successful candidate will benefit from:
  • 25 to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)

    • Life assurance

    • Group personal pension scheme

    • Income protection scheme

    • Free on-site parking


Application Process



Closing Date for Applications: 1st September 2026

Stage 1 Interviews: MS Teams interviews will be held on 4th September 2026

Stage 2 Interviews: Face-to-face interviews will be held on 11th September 2026

 

Apply Now

If you are looking to build a career within a technical testing environment and want to join an established organisation that supports quality, innovation and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.