At a Glance
- Tasks: Test and ensure footwear products meet customer needs and compliance standards.
- Company: Join a leading footwear technology company in Kettering, UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the footwear industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in testing techniques and strong customer-facing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 33000 £ per year.
Location: Kettering, UK
Salary: Up to £33,000.00
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Ref: 29/26
We are seeking a Technologist to meet customer needs, testing products to ensure compliance with legislation, provision of information and presenting at seminars whilst promoting the SATRA brand.
About The Role
- Discussing results and new work with customers
- Drafting reports and responding to customer emails
- Meeting with customers and presenting seminars/webinars
- Working to and understanding Quality System and Health & Safety requirements
- Supporting technicians development
- Deliver SAFT training programme
- Contributing to writing of technical articles for internal and external publication
- Involvement in customer visits and promotion of services
About You
Essential
- Familiar with physical testing techniques
- Demonstrated organisation and planning skills
- Customer facing experience
- Confident presenter
- Excellent time management and scheduling skills
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Ability to work on own and as part of a team
- Highly motivated
- Problem solving and logical thinking
- Willingness to travel
Desirable
- Completion of SAFT course or working towards completion
- Degree in Maths or Science
- Full, clean driving licence
- Experience of direct Sales and Marketing with exposure to business development tools and techniques
- Footwear industry experience
Benefits Include
- 25-30 days (service related) annual leave
- Life assurance
- A group personal pension plan
- Income protection
- Free parking
- Flexible working hours
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 25th June 2026. Interviews will be held on site on Wednesday 1st July 2026.
Footwear Technologist (Full Time) in Northampton employer: SATRA Technology
At SATRA, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Kettering where innovation meets tradition. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for professional development, alongside a supportive culture that values collaboration and creativity. With competitive benefits including flexible working hours and generous annual leave, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the footwear industry.
