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 OpportunityThis 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 ResponsibilitiesThe Footwear Technician will be responsible for:
The ideal candidate will be organised, methodical and highly detail-focused, with the ability to work accurately to deadlines.
Applicants should have:
Previous experience in a physical testing laboratory would be advantageous, as would:
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.
BenefitsThe successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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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