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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed