Footwear Technologist Kettering Salary up to £28,000 Are you a science-savvy professional with a passion for footwear and product testing? We’re looking for a Technologist to join a leading industry organisation, helping ensure products meet compliance standards, sharing knowledge with customers, and supporting innovation across the business. What You’ll Do Collaborate with customers to discuss testing results and new projects. Draft technical reports and respond to customer queries via email. Deliver seminars, webinars, and customer presentations to showcase expertise. Follow Quality System and Health & Safety procedures. Support technician development and deliver training programmes. Contribute to internal and external technical publications. Take part in customer visits and promotional activities. What We’re Looking For Essential: Degree in Materials Science, another core science, or Mathematics. Experience with physical testing techniques. Strong organisational and planning skills. Customer-facing experience and confident presentation abilities. Excellent time management and computer 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. Desirable: Completion of or working towards SAFT course. Footwear industry experience. Direct sales or business development experience. Full, clean driving licence. What’s on Offer 25–30 days annual leave (service-related) Life assurance and group personal pension plan Income protection Free parking and flexible working hours Opportunities for professional development and career growth This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, innovative organisation in the footwear sector, so if interested, apply here.