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Technical Lead - Footwear

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9XL

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The Technical Lead position in Footwear Testing is based in Kettering and offers a salary of up to £38,000 plus benefits.
  • The role requires a minimum of two years of supervisory experience and involves leading a team of technologists and technicians.
  • Key responsibilities include managing team performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and establishing department KPIs.
  • Candidates should possess A Level qualifications in Maths or Science and have familiarity with physical testing techniques.
  • Benefits include 25-30 days of annual leave, life assurance, a pension plan, and flexible working hours.
Technical Lead - Footwear TestingKetteringSalary - up to £38,000 plus benefitsOur client is recruiting a Technical Lead to lead and supervise a team of technologists and technicians in the Footwear Testing team ensuring compliance with quality standards, enhancing the company's brand and reputation.About The Role
  • As a Technical Lead your key responsibilities will include:
  • Daily supervision of Technicians
  • Team performance management (appraisals, disciplinary and grievance matters)
  • Managing workflow through department with emphasis on customer focus and customer awareness
  • Working with Technicians to establish deadlines and allocate jobs fairly
  • Ensure effective implementation of quality systems (working with Quality Manager and Health and Safety Advisor)
  • Create and implement staff training plans
  • Development of continuous improvement initiatives with both systems of work and individuals
  • Establish and monitor department’s KPIs
  • Discussing results and new work with customers
  • Routine drafting/sending reports and responding to customer emails
  • Meeting customers and presenting seminars
  • Contributing to writing of technical articles for internal and external publication
  • Overseas travel when required
About YouEssential
  • Educated to A Level in Maths or Science
  • Familiar with physical testing techniques
  • Demonstrated organisation and planning skills
  • Supervisory experience
  • 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
  • Experience within a commercial environment
  • 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 11th April 2025If interested, please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.

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