Role: Technical Lead – Footwear
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Technical Lead – Footwear to join a leading testing and technical services organisation based in Kettering.
You will lead and supervise a team of technologists and technicians within the Footwear Testing team, ensuring compliance with quality standards while maintaining high levels of customer service and technical excellence.
This is a key leadership role focused on team development, operational delivery, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily supervision of Technicians and Technologists
- Team performance management including appraisals, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Managing workflow across the department with a strong customer focus
- Allocating work and agreeing deadlines with team members
- Ensuring effective implementation of quality systems alongside relevant internal stakeholders
- Developing and delivering staff training plans
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across systems and individuals
- Monitoring departmental KPIs and performance metrics
- Liaising with customers regarding results and new work opportunities
- Drafting and issuing technical reports and responding to customer enquiriesDelivering presentations, customer meetings, and technical seminars
- Writing technical articles for internal and external publication
- Overseas travel when required
About You
Essential
- Educated to A Level in Maths or Science
- Experience of physical testing techniques
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- Customer-facing experience with confidence presenting
- Excellent time management and scheduling ability
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Highly motivated with strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills
- Willingness to travel internationally
Desirable
- SAFT course completed or working towards completion
- Degree in Maths or Science
- Experience in a commercial testing or laboratory environment
- Full clean driving licence
- Exposure to sales, marketing or business development tools
- Footwear industry experience
Benefits Include
- 25–30 days annual leave (depending on service)
- Life assurance
- Group personal pension scheme
- Income protection
- Free parking
- Flexible working hours
Key Dates
- Closing date: Friday 29th May 2026
- Interview date: Thursday 11th June 2026 (on site, Kettering)
Role: Technical Lead – Footwear
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Technical Lead – Footwear to join a leading testing and technical services organisation based in Kettering.
You will lead and supervise a team of technologists and technicians within the Footwear Testing team, ensuring compliance with quality standards while maintaining high levels of customer service and technical excellence.
This is a key leadership role focused on team development, operational delivery, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily supervision of Technicians and Technologists
- Team performance management including appraisals, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Managing workflow across the department with a strong customer focus
- Allocating work and agreeing deadlines with team members
- Ensuring effective implementation of quality systems alongside relevant internal stakeholders
- Developing and delivering staff training plans
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across systems and individuals
- Monitoring departmental KPIs and performance metrics
- Liaising with customers regarding results and new work opportunities
- Drafting and issuing technical reports and responding to customer enquiriesDelivering presentations, customer meetings, and technical seminars
- Writing technical articles for internal and external publication
- Overseas travel when required
About You
Essential
- Educated to A Level in Maths or Science
- Experience of physical testing techniques
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- Customer-facing experience with confidence presenting
- Excellent time management and scheduling ability
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Highly motivated with strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills
- Willingness to travel internationally
Desirable
- SAFT course completed or working towards completion
- Degree in Maths or Science
- Experience in a commercial testing or laboratory environment
- Full clean driving licence
- Exposure to sales, marketing or business development tools
- Footwear industry experience
Benefits Include
- 25–30 days annual leave (depending on service)
- Life assurance
- Group personal pension scheme
- Income protection
- Free parking
- Flexible working hours
Key Dates
- Closing date: Friday 29th May 2026
- Interview date: Thursday 11th June 2026 (on site, Kettering)
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