Accessories Product Technologist - Hybrid 12-Month Contract

Pets at Home; Cheadle; Ibrido; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Pets at Home is seeking a Product Technologist to join our Accessories team on a 12-month maternity cover, hybrid at Handforth Support Office. You will work with Buying, Asia Sourcing, suppliers and cross-functional teams to develop safe, high-quality pet accessories from concept to launch.

You will help ensure products meet technical, quality and compliance standards, review specifications, support supplier quality and drive continuous improvement across the product development journey.

Competenze

• 2+ years in a Product Technologist or similar role.
• Understanding end-to-end manufacturing from materials to distribution.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance and quality management systems.
• Experience with consumer products and materials/manufacturing techniques.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and tracking tools.
• A proactive mindset and eye for detail for continuous improvement.

Mansioni

• Support development and launch of new accessory products within critical-path timelines.
• Define quality, performance and compliance requirements with buyers and suppliers.
• Create and maintain detailed product specifications with traceability.
• Review packaging copy, warnings and technical information for compliance.
• Manage technical documentation across the product lifecycle.
• Assess products against standards, specs and performance expectations.
• Coordinate testing programs and liaise with labs for compliance.
• Support technical standards across accessory categories.
• Provide engineering input on construction, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Pet, Quality and Sourcing teams to drive quality and innovation.

Conoscenze

2+ years experience

Product Technologist

End-to-end manufacturing

Supplier manufacturing

Product safety & compliance

Quality management systems

Product construction & materials

Organisation & prioritisation

Stakeholder management & comms

Descrizione del lavoro

Pets at Home is seeking a Product Technologist to join our Accessories team on a 12-month maternity cover, hybrid at Handforth Support Office. You will work with Buying, Asia Sourcing, suppliers and cross-functional teams to develop safe, high-quality pet accessories from concept to launch.

You will help ensure products meet technical, quality and compliance standards, review specifications, support supplier quality and drive continuous improvement across the product development journey.