- 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
- 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’ attitude
- Experience working within the furniture industry
- Experience in testing different types of consumer products
- Forklift truck experience