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Technical Lead – Footwear Testing
Kettering
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hrs
Salary up to £42k plus great benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Lead to join a well-established organisation within the testing and certification sector. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, technical knowledge, and a passion for delivering high standards within a customer‑focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of technical staff within the laboratory/testing environment
- Manage workloads, scheduling, and departmental priorities
- Support staff development through training, mentoring, and performance management
- Ensure compliance with quality systems and health & safety procedures
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Liaise directly with customers regarding projects, results, and technical queries
- Prepare technical reports and presentations
- Support seminars, customer meetings, and occasional international travel
Candidate Requirements
- Essential: A‑Level education in Maths or Science (or equivalent); previous supervisory or team leadership experience; strong organisational and planning skills; experience in a technical, testing, laboratory or quality‑focused environment; excellent communication and customer‑facing skills; confident using Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word and PowerPoint; strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Desirable: Degree in Maths, Science or related discipline; experience within a commercial or customer‑focused technical environment; footwear industry experience; experience presenting technical information or seminars; full UK driving licence; exposure to sales, marketing or business development activities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £42,000
- 25-30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Flexible working hours
- Free onsite parking
Company: ACS Staffing Solutions
Location: Kettering
Job Description:
Technical Lead – Footwear Testing
Kettering
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hrs
Salary up to £42k plus great benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Lead to join a well-established organisation within the testing and certification sector. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, technical knowledge, and a passion for delivering high standards within a customer‑focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of technical staff within the laboratory/testing environment
- Manage workloads, scheduling, and departmental priorities
- Support staff development through training, mentoring, and performance management
- Ensure compliance with quality systems and health & safety procedures
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Liaise directly with customers regarding projects, results, and technical queries
- Prepare technical reports and presentations
- Support seminars, customer meetings, and occasional international travel
Candidate Requirements
- Essential: A‑Level education in Maths or Science (or equivalent); previous supervisory or team leadership experience; strong organisational and planning skills; experience in a technical, testing, laboratory or quality‑focused environment; excellent communication and customer‑facing skills; confident using Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word and PowerPoint; strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Desirable: Degree in Maths, Science or related discipline; experience within a commercial or customer‑focused technical environment; footwear industry experience; experience presenting technical information or seminars; full UK driving licence; exposure to sales, marketing or business development activities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £42,000
- 25-30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Flexible working hours
- Free onsite parking
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Posted: May 21st, 2026