Assistant Garment Technologist - Womenswear Denim - 12 Month FTC

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in UK retail is seeking an Assistant Garment Technologist for a 12-month FTC in Womenswear Denim. This role involves ensuring product quality, driving technical innovation, and collaborating closely with various teams. The ideal candidate will possess denim tech experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Profit-related bonus

25 days holiday plus purchase options

Pension scheme contributions

Sharesave scheme

On-site nursery

Fantastic restaurant and coffee shops

Staff shop

Free parking on-site

Free company bus service

25% staff discount

Qualifications

• Denim Tech experience is essential.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing and construction.
• Ability to generate and implement new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Support the Garment Technology process from design to delivery.
• Manage product quality throughout the season.
• Conduct risk assessments and analyze product test data.

Skills

Technical detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualifications in garment technology

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Assistant Garment Technologist - 12 Month FTC
Womenswear Denim
Let’s Take it On
£31,000-£42,000
Enderby, Head Office
Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours between 8am to 6pm


Let’s talk quality… When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the product technology field - this is the place to learn. To grow. And to thrive.

Our Garment Technology teams work hard to ensure the quality of our Next product is always of the highest standard. Working alongside the Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers and Fabric Technologists; this role is key to the whole product critical path from start to finish


Your role
Supporting the Garment Technology process from design concept to delivery; developing and elevating fabric quality is key here at Next within the Womenswear Denim team. Developing the range; driving technical innovation and product improvements whilst promoting collaborative and close working relationships with the Garment technology team. Approving and progressing the range; delivering good quality standards, providing clear and concise written and verbal communication internally and externally; whilst managing supply base to meet expectations. Responsibility for risk assessment, and requesting and analysing product test data, to ensure compliance with all performance, legal and safety standards. Implementing Next policies and sustainability targets. Managing in season; reviewing product quality throughout the season, auditing and utilising information to further improve quality.


About you
A team player; you will have great people skills to communicate effectively within a multi functional team. Using your technical experience & exceptional eye for technical detail, you will be working on a wide range of fabrications. Utilising your qualifications & experience within garment technology; You’ll be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of manufacturing, construction and performance.. You’ll show drive and initiative to generate and implement new ideas in your department.

Denim Tech experience is essential for this role


Your team
The Womenswear technology team at NEXT has a wealth of knowledge and experience across territories. This is an ideal opportunity to show us what you can do and to also soak up all the knowledge of those around you.


Your benefits
We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for Next at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect:

• Profit–related bonus
• 25 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more
• Contributions into a pension scheme
• Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in Next and claim your share of our success
• On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester
• A fantastic restaurant, coffees shops and juice bar
• Staff shop
• Free parking on-site, including car sharing
• Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas
• 25% staff discount on most Next products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
• National and local discounts on goods and services

Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [emailprotected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.