Laboratory Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

25–30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Group personal pension scheme

Income protection scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is seeking a Testing Technician for a full-time role in Kettering, UK. You will work in a furniture flammability laboratory, supporting testing to British, European and international standards. The position suits someone organized, detail-oriented and comfortable in a technical environment.

Benefits include on-site parking and a professional testing environment serving manufacturers, suppliers and retailers with safety and performance testing.

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 the ability to follow instructions.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

GCSEs Maths English Science

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

• 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

• 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