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Role: FURNITURE TECHNICIANLocation: Kettering, UK Salary: Up to £24,000 pro rataHours: 22.5 hrs per week
We have a Part-time vacancy for a Technician to work in our Furniture department. This role is part-time, Monday to Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm.
Our client's Furniture department is an international centre of excellence for furniture testing, training, consultancy and innovation. Our expertise makes SATRA the premier technical partner for suppliers, manufacturers and retailers of furniture and its components.We test against national, European and international standards, as well as key retailer specifications, to give our customers the confidence that their furniture is fit for purpose and safe to use.
Responsibilities
As a Furniture Technician you will be required to carry out the following:* Preparation and conditioning of furniture prior to testing* Testing and assisting with physical testing of mattresses, cabinets, tables and seating to British, European and international standards* Maintain cleanliness of laboratory areas including assisting others with moving furniture samples* Planning and agreeing testing schedules with customers and Head of Furniture* Completing and maintaining training records
About YouSuccessful candidates will be required to have the following
* GCSE Maths, English & Science minimum Grade C (Grade 5 or above)* Excellent written and oral communication skills* Good computer skills - word & Excel* Able to work to deadlines* Be able to follow instructions accurately & have a good attention to detail* Demonstrable experience of organisation and planning skills* Good time management and scheduling skills* Ability to work alone or as part of a team* Flexibility, tenacity and a 'can-do' attitudeDesirable* Experience working within the furniture industry* Experience in testing different types of consumer products* Forklift truck experience
Benefits IncludeStaff 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 12th July 2024
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