About this role
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The Role
Support the physical testing teams 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
- Review work as it is booked into the laboratory, to ensure that the correct testing has been selected and specifications can be followed.
- Schedule and prioritise laboratory testing to meet agreed turnaround times and customer deadlines.
- Preparation and testing of leathers, textiles and polymers using a wide range of standard physical test methods.
- Preparation of shoes and shoe components for testing, and assessment of their durability and physical performance using a range of standard physical test methods, following the preparation requirements and testing procedures specified in each method.
- Conduct flammability testing using standard test methods.
- Shoe fitting assessments using models at local nurseries, schools and clubs, training provided.
- Collate testing data to produce technical reports.
- To undertake technical peer review and countersign reports.
- 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.
- Maintaining equipment and a clean and tidy laboratory.
- Supporting the commercial teams with technical enquiries from customers.
- Assisting with any other reasonable duties required by the business.
What We Are Looking For
- Ideal candidate will have experience of working in a commercial testing laboratory.
- Desirable to have knowledge of or experience with textiles and leather.
- Education GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English, Mathematics and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications or relevant practical experience demonstrating comparable literacy, numeracy and technical understanding.
- Desirable to have a relevant Level 3 qualification, such as A levels in science, a BTEC in Applied Science or an equivalent technical qualification.
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accurate testing, precise record-keeping and compliance with laboratory quality procedures.
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to schedule and prioritise testing, manage multiple tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and customers if required.
- A positive, proactive approach and the ability to work efficiently in a busy, high-volume commercial laboratory.
- Competence in using Microsoft Office software.
- A flexible approach to working additional hours when required.
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check for shoe-fitting duties.
- Ideally have the ability to drive a vehicle will be provided for work-related visits.
Benefits
Working in the Northampton Office - 37.5 hours - Monday to Friday, Competitive Salary, Life Assurance 4 x salary, Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare Cash 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.