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. Working within a specialist footwear testing department, you will be responsible for supervising a team of technicians and technologists while ensuring quality standards, workflow efficiency, and customer expectations are consistently achieved. 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 travelCandidate Requirements Essential: A-Level education in Maths or Science (or equivalent) Previous supervisory or team leadership experience Strong organisational and planning skills E...