Senior Furniture Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,750 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Kettering, Northamptonshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Fox Resourcing and Recruitment Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | FOXANKETT03 |
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Our client is seeking to recruit a Senior Technician to join their Furniture Department.
Hours are Monday to Thursday 08.00-09.30am start until 16.30-18.00pm and Friday 08.00am-16.00pm.
This role is a fixed term contract of 18 months.
This department conducts testing on a wide range of furniture products for clients worldwide, ensuring they meet recognised quality and safety standards.
Operating within accredited laboratories, the team uses a variety of specialist test equipment and machinery to assess the physical performance of furniture in accordance with International, European, and British standards.
The Furniture Team is made up of multiskilled technicians, technologists, and support staff who coordinate and carry out routine testing on customer-submitted products to verify compliance with relevant legislation and quality benchmarks.
About the Role
As a Senior Technician, you will serve as the first point of contact for technical enquiries within the Furniture Department. Your primary responsibility will be to carry out routine testing on customer-submitted furniture products, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and quality standards. In this role, you will also play a key part in upholding and promoting the brand through the delivery of high-quality technical support and service.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and condition test samples prior to evaluation.
• Conduct testing on items including mattresses, cabinets, tables, and seating products in accordance with British, European, and international standards. (Note: Testing of mattresses, foams and surface finishes will primarily be to provide cover for colleagues.)
• Plan and agree on testing schedules with customers.
• Communicate with customers via telephone and email regarding testing procedures, progress, and results.
• Act as the primary point of contact for technical support related to all National Bed Federation (NBF) enquiries, including guidance on code of practice requirements.
• Provide training and guidance in testing procedures to less experienced team members.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personal training and competency records.
• Work in accordance with companies quality management system and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Follow and uphold companies health and safety protocols.
Experience & Skills
Essential
• Solid understanding of mattress and bed testing standards and requirements.
• A minimum of five high-grade GCSEs, including English, Maths, and Science.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong teamworking abilities and effective time management, with proven experience meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly organised, with a methodical and structured approach to tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clear and confident oral and written communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and learn new tasks quickly.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with a helpful approach to both colleagues and customers.
Desirable
• Further education in science-related subjects or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a similar role, such as working in a laboratory, test house, or workshop—particularly in a time-sensitive environment.
• Experience testing furniture products to British, European, and international standards.
• Background in furniture manufacturing or related industry.
Benefits Include Staff benefits include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.
Fox Resourcing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Data Protection Notice
Fox Resourcing and Recruitment will use the information given on your application for recruitment and selection, human resource management and for employment and business purposes in respect of successful candidates. The information you give us will be kept confidential and your personal information will not be disclosed to third parties without your prior consent except where necessary to confirm factual information provided by you, to provide services in respect of your employment (such as payroll services) and in compiling anonymous statistical data required to be submitted to Government agencies. Fox Resourcing & Recruitment uses procedures and technologies to maintain the security, integrity and confidentiality of all personal data from the point of collection to the point of destruction. You have a statutory right to request details of your personal data which Fox Resourcing & Recruitment holds and we will correct and update the same from time to time as notified by you.
Candidate Declaration
By submitting my application I agree to the use of my information as outlined in the above statement. I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the information I have provided is correct and true. I realise that if it is found that I have deliberately given false or misleading information I may be disqualified from further consideration or, if appointed, may be summarily dismissed.
Hours are Monday to Thursday 08.00-09.30am start until 16.30-18.00pm and Friday 08.00am-16.00pm.
This role is a fixed term contract of 18 months.
This department conducts testing on a wide range of furniture products for clients worldwide, ensuring they meet recognised quality and safety standards.
Operating within accredited laboratories, the team uses a variety of specialist test equipment and machinery to assess the physical performance of furniture in accordance with International, European, and British standards.
The Furniture Team is made up of multiskilled technicians, technologists, and support staff who coordinate and carry out routine testing on customer-submitted products to verify compliance with relevant legislation and quality benchmarks.
About the Role
As a Senior Technician, you will serve as the first point of contact for technical enquiries within the Furniture Department. Your primary responsibility will be to carry out routine testing on customer-submitted furniture products, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and quality standards. In this role, you will also play a key part in upholding and promoting the brand through the delivery of high-quality technical support and service.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and condition test samples prior to evaluation.
• Conduct testing on items including mattresses, cabinets, tables, and seating products in accordance with British, European, and international standards. (Note: Testing of mattresses, foams and surface finishes will primarily be to provide cover for colleagues.)
• Plan and agree on testing schedules with customers.
• Communicate with customers via telephone and email regarding testing procedures, progress, and results.
• Act as the primary point of contact for technical support related to all National Bed Federation (NBF) enquiries, including guidance on code of practice requirements.
• Provide training and guidance in testing procedures to less experienced team members.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personal training and competency records.
• Work in accordance with companies quality management system and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Follow and uphold companies health and safety protocols.
Experience & Skills
Essential
• Solid understanding of mattress and bed testing standards and requirements.
• A minimum of five high-grade GCSEs, including English, Maths, and Science.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong teamworking abilities and effective time management, with proven experience meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly organised, with a methodical and structured approach to tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clear and confident oral and written communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and learn new tasks quickly.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with a helpful approach to both colleagues and customers.
Desirable
• Further education in science-related subjects or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a similar role, such as working in a laboratory, test house, or workshop—particularly in a time-sensitive environment.
• Experience testing furniture products to British, European, and international standards.
• Background in furniture manufacturing or related industry.
Benefits Include Staff benefits include 25 – 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.
Fox Resourcing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Data Protection Notice
Fox Resourcing and Recruitment will use the information given on your application for recruitment and selection, human resource management and for employment and business purposes in respect of successful candidates. The information you give us will be kept confidential and your personal information will not be disclosed to third parties without your prior consent except where necessary to confirm factual information provided by you, to provide services in respect of your employment (such as payroll services) and in compiling anonymous statistical data required to be submitted to Government agencies. Fox Resourcing & Recruitment uses procedures and technologies to maintain the security, integrity and confidentiality of all personal data from the point of collection to the point of destruction. You have a statutory right to request details of your personal data which Fox Resourcing & Recruitment holds and we will correct and update the same from time to time as notified by you.
Candidate Declaration
By submitting my application I agree to the use of my information as outlined in the above statement. I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the information I have provided is correct and true. I realise that if it is found that I have deliberately given false or misleading information I may be disqualified from further consideration or, if appointed, may be summarily dismissed.