Laboratory Technician

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.