Furniture Technician Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)

About the Role We’re looking for a Furniture Flammability Technician to join our established and growing Furniture Flammability department. This is a hands-on laboratory role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical testing work, working to standards, and being part of a highly skilled technical team.

The clients Furniture Flammability department is recognised internationally as a centre of excellence for furniture testing, training, consultancy and innovation. We work with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers worldwide, helping to ensure furniture products are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

What You’ll Be Doing In this role, you’ll be responsible for carrying out flammability testing on furniture and related products in line with UK, European and international standards. Your key duties will include:

Preparing and conditioning test samples Conducting flammability testing to British, European and international standards Planning and agreeing testing schedules to meet customer deadlines Maintaining clean, safe and organised laboratory areas Accurately recording results and following documented proceduresWe’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and detail-focused, with a positive and proactive approach to work.

Essential requirements:

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science – minimum Grade C / Grade 5 Good written and verbal communication skills Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely Ability to work to deadlines and manage your time effectively Well-organised with good planning and scheduling skills Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Flexible, resilient and enthusiastic with a “can-do” attitudeHow to Apply The closing date for applications is 29 January 2026.

If you’re looking to start or develop a career in laboratory testing within a supportive and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you