Laboratory Technician

Pertemps Bond; Kettering; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 to 30 days annual leave (depending

Life assurance

Group personal pension scheme

Income protection scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting for a Testing Technician in Kettering, UK. You will join a furniture flammability laboratory and support testing of products to British, European and international standards.

The role requires organisation, accuracy and a technical mindset, with responsibilities spanning sample preparation, flammability testing, data recording and reporting, while maintaining strict safety and quality procedures in a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (Grade C / 5 or above).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and conditioning samples for testing.
• Carrying out flammability testing to 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.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

GCSE Science

Strong communication

IT skills (Word & Excel)

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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