Fabric Technologist Apprentice — Sustainable Textiles

Matalan; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Recognition scheme

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Retail Rewards platform

Pension scheme

Career development

Job summary

Matalan is seeking a Trainee Fabric Technologist to support fabric development in line with quality, sustainability, and commercial goals. You will work with the fabric team, technologists, buying, design, sourcing, and suppliers to ensure products meet customer expectations.

You will help maintain fabric specs, support testing, and contribute to sustainability initiatives while developing knowledge of fabric technology and reporting results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Apprentice, relevant degree or studies, or up to 2 years industry experience in retail or product supply chain.
• Strong communicator with ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Seeks opportunities for personal development and knowledge growth.
• Provides feedback in a professional, courteous and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver consistent, compliant fabrics aligned to Matalan quality standards.
• Maintain and update the core fabric library with accurate specs and samples.
• Build knowledge of fabric technology and provide basic technical support to teams.
• Support sustainability initiatives by selecting responsible fibres and materials.
• Assist in fabric and product performance reviews by analyzing technical information and test results.
• Develop knowledge on fabric testing and reporting of results to stakeholders.
• Work with experienced technologists to grow technical and commercial understanding.
• Foster good relationships with internal teams, mills and suppliers.
• Collate fabric technical hangers and specs, and compare against core specs.

Skills

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Professional conduct

Education

Fashion & Homeware exposure

Job description

Matalan is seeking a Trainee Fabric Technologist to support fabric development in line with quality, sustainability, and commercial goals. You will work with the fabric team, technologists, buying, design, sourcing, and suppliers to ensure products meet customer expectations.

You will help maintain fabric specs, support testing, and contribute to sustainability initiatives while developing knowledge of fabric technology and reporting results to stakeholders.