Assistant Technologist - Garment

Tesco PLC; Digswell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Technologist to join their Quality Garment team. This role involves ensuring that products meet Tesco's standards and customer expectations through collaboration with the Technical Manager and category team. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, as well as strong communication skills. The position emphasizes maintaining quality controls and driving continuous improvement within the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a quality assurance or technologist role.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Technical Manager to ensure product specifications are met.
• Monitor quality and customer feedback to implement preventive solutions.
• Assist in driving continuous improvement with suppliers.

Skills

Word & Powerpoint knowledge

3D CAD Software

Basic awareness of PLM Software

Understanding of pattern construction

Understanding of fabric performance

Understanding of retail and customer needs

Passion for fashion

Education

Relevant qualification(s) in a related area

Job description

We are on the lookout for an Assistant Technologist to join our Quality Garment team here at Tesco. This person will support to deliver safe, legal, responsibly sourced, quality products for the area always focusing on our customers and demonstrating value‑led behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Technical Manager and category team to ensure products meet specifications, Tesco standards, and customer expectations.
• Contribute to developing consistent and efficient construction methods.
• Collaborate to optimize supply chain costs and maintain quality controls, signing off products where appropriate.
• Monitor quality and customer feedback, implementing proactive solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Support incident management by escalating issues and providing accurate data.
• Share ideas for product benchmarking, process improvements, and innovation in New Product Development plans.
• Provide input into category strategy, focusing on customer needs, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.
• Stay informed on technologies that enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve sustainability (e.g., 3D, Digi-eye).
• Assist suppliers in meeting audit requirements and driving continuous improvement.
• Track supplier and product performance, communicating trends and insights to the team.
• Uphold Tesco's Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and due diligence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Word & Powerpoint knowledge.
• 3D CAD Software.
• Basic awareness of PLM Software.
• Relevant experience 1 - 2 years.
• Relevant qualification(s) in a related area.
• Understanding of pattern construction.
• Understanding of fabric performance.
• Understanding of retail and customer needs.
• Passion for fashion.