Technologist - Footwear

Job Description:

Kettering, UK
Up to £28,000 per annum (DOE)
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about footwear technology and product innovation?
We’re working with a leading testing and research organisation who are looking for a Technologist to join their expert team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of product compliance, performance testing, and materials development — helping clients ensure quality and safety across their ranges.

As a Technologist, you’ll play a key role in supporting customers through technical testing, analysis, and reporting. You’ll work on a range of projects involving product compliance and performance, helping clients meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting and interpreting physical product tests

• Preparing technical reports and responding to customer queries

• Presenting findings and leading seminars or webinars

• Supporting and mentoring technicians within the team

• Delivering training sessions and contributing to technical publications

• Visiting customers to promote services and discuss project outcomes

• Working in line with Quality Systems, Health & Safety, and regulatory standards

We’re looking for someone who is both technically strong and commercially aware. You’ll need to be confident dealing with clients and comfortable presenting in a professional setting.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree in materials science, core science(s), or mathematics

• Experience with physical testing techniques

• Excellent organisation and planning skills

• Strong communication and presentation abilities

• Proven customer-facing experience

• Good computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Willingness to travel when required

Desirable:

• Completion (or working towards) relevant industry training programmes

• Experience within the footwear or materials testing industry

• Exposure to sales, marketing, or business development activities

• Full, clean driving licence

• 25–30 days annual leave (service-related)

• Life assurance

• Group personal pension plan

• Income protection

• Free parking

• Flexible working hours

Closing date: 11th November 2025

If you’re ready to step into a role where your technical expertise and customer focus can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your next step in the footwear technology industry.

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