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Furniture Technician

Furniture Technician

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days

Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9XL

Full Time

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The Furniture Technician position in Kettering offers a salary of up to £26,000 and requires candidates to have a minimum of GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science with at least a Grade C/5.
The role involves preparing and conditioning furniture products for testing and conducting physical tests to various standards.
Candidates should possess strong communication skills, good IT proficiency, and excellent time management abilities.
Experience in furniture or consumer product testing is desirable, along with mechanical engineering qualifications or previous experience in the furniture industry.
The position offers 25-30 days of annual leave, life assurance, a pension plan, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Furniture TechnicianKetteringHours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hrsSalary - up to £26kOur established client based in Kettering is seeking a hands-on and detail-focusedFurniture Technician to join their internationally recognised Furniture Department — a hub for testing, consultancy, and innovation. This is your chance to be part of a technical team that supports global manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers in ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of furniture products used around the world.What You’ll Be Doing:

Preparing and conditioning furniture products for testing
Conducting physical testing of mattresses, cabinets, tables, and seating to UK, European, and international standards
Collaborating with team members to move and set up furniture samples
Working closely with customers to plan testing schedules and build strong relationships
Maintaining lab cleanliness and detailed training records
Hosting customer visits and supporting inspections on-site

What You’ll Need to Succeed:Essential:

GCSEs in Maths, English & Science (minimum Grade C / 5)
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
A proactive, flexible attitude with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Desirable:

Experience in furniture or consumer product testing
Mechanical engineering qualifications
Previous experience in the furniture industry

What is on offer?

Salary up to £26,000
25–30 days of annual leave (depending on service)
Life assurance and income protection
Group personal pension plan
Free on-site parking
A supportive, innovation-driven environment with room to grow

If you have a keen eye for detail, a practical mindset, and want to be part of a respected global leader in product testing, we’d love to hear from you.

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