Furniture Testing Technician

CTX Group; England; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in furniture testing is looking for a part-time Furniture Technician in Kettering. You'll conduct tests on furniture to ensure safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in crucial subjects, strong organizational skills, and a positive, adaptable attitude. Benefits include generous leave, life assurance, and pension plans.

Benefits

25–30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in tasks is essential.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and condition furniture for testing.
• Conduct physical testing on furniture to set standards.
• Keep laboratory spaces clean and organized.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum GCSE Grade C / Grade 5 in Maths, English, and Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Furniture Technician (Part-Time)

Location: Kettering, UK

Salary: Up to £14,850 per annum

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Are you practical, detail-oriented, and passionate about working with physical products? We're currently recruiting for our client for a Furniture Testing Technician to join their busy Furniture department in Kettering. Our client is a world-renowned centre of excellence in furniture testing, training, and innovation.

This is a part-time role, ideal for someone with a technical mindset and strong organisational skills, looking to contribute to meaningful safety and quality testing in the furniture industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and condition furniture for testing
• Conduct physical testing on cabinets, tables, and bedframes to British, European, and international standards
• Keep laboratory spaces clean and organised; assist with moving furniture samples
• Plan and schedule testing in coordination with clients and the Head of Furniture
• Maintain accurate training and testing records

Essential

• Minimum GCSE Grade C / Grade 5 or above in Maths, English, and Science
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to follow instructions and work to tight deadlines
• Good time management, planning, and scheduling abilities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive, adaptable attitude

Desirable

• Experience in the furniture industry or with consumer product testing
• Forklift truck experience

Benefits Include

• 25–30 days annual leave (based on service)
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension plan
• Income protection
• Free on-site parking

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation making a global impact in product safety and quality. If you're practical, hands-on, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you.