Physical Testing Technician

Eurofins; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing laboratory in Northampton is seeking a technician to support physical testing of textiles and leather products. The role involves conducting various tests, maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation, and collaborating with senior technicians to produce detailed reports. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail, with a willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits including life assurance and private medical insurance are offered.

Benefits

Life Assurance 4 x salary

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcash Care Plan

Income Protection

Group Pension Scheme

Option to buy additional holiday

Perkbox access to discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Worldwide career opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge or experience with textiles and leather is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Adherence to precision, accuracy, and record-keeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Support senior technicians in sample preparation and testing.
• Conduct physical and flammability tests per ISO 17025 standards.
• Assist with technical peer reviews and produce technical reports.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins|BLC is a small but growing business specialising in testing and consulting and operates within the Eurofins Softlines and Leather division. Established for over 100 years specialising in leather, consumer and chemicals we have the technical pedigree and experience to provide targeted, testing and consulting solutions up and down the supply chain.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Role:

Support the senior physical testing technicians in the preparation and testing of samples for physical, footwear and flammability test methods. The technician will be required to follow and maintain ISO 17025 quality procedures to ensure traceability is maintained and accurate data is reported to clients.

Main duties:

• Preparation and testing of leathers, textiles and polymers using a wide range of standard physical test methods.
• Preparation and testing of the durability of shoes and shoe components using a range of standard physical test methods.
• Conduct flammability testing using standard test methods.
• Review work as it is booked into the laboratory, to ensure that the correct testing has been selected and specifications can be followed.
• Collate testing data to produce technical reports.
• To undertake technical peer review and countersign reports.
• Shoe fitting assessments using models at local nurseries, schools and clubs, training provided.
• Maintaining our accreditation scope by undertaking quality tasks and routinely complying with all ISO 17025 requirements by demonstrating full compliance with the published methods during UKAS audits.
• Supporting the commercial teams with technical enquiries from customers.
• Maintaining equipment and a clean and tidy laboratory.
• Assisting with any other reasonable duties required by the business.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous knowledge or experience with textiles and leather (not essential).
• Previous knowledge or experience working in a commercial testing laboratory (not essential).
• Membership of the Society of Shoe Fitters (MSSF) (not essential).
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with colleagues.
• Positive attitude with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment reflecting the high sample volume of this market-leading commercial laboratory.
• Adherence to the highest standards of precision, accuracy and record-keeping for maintaining our UKAS accreditation for a wide range of methods.
• Initiative and an ability to multi-task and plan work effectively to meet strict deadlines
• Competence in using Microsoft Office software.
• Requirements for shoe fitting the individual will be asked to do an Enhanced DBS and must have a full driving license, access to a vehicle will be provided.
• A flexible approach to working additional hours when required.

Additional Information

Benefits: Competitive Salary, Life Assurance 4 x salary, Private Medical Insurance, Healthcash Care Plan, Income Protection, Group Pension Scheme (match contribution of up to 5 %), Option to buy up to 5 days holiday a year, Perkbox (access to discounts), Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support, World-wide career opportunities.