Fabric Technologist Trainee: Quality & Sustainability

Matalan; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% staff discount

Thrive Recognition Scheme

Wellbeing support provided by Retailer

Life Assurance

Retail Rewards platform discounts

Pension Scheme

Access to career development

Additional benefits may apply

Job summary

Matalan is seeking a Trainee Fabric Technologist to contribute to fabric development in line with quality, performance and sustainability objectives. You will support fabric teams, buyers, designers and suppliers to ensure products meet customer expectations.

Key responsibilities include maintaining fabric libraries, analysing test results, and supporting sustainability initiatives while developing technical knowledge under guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Proactive mindset for personal and professional development.
• Ability to provide feedback in a professional, courteous and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of fabric development aligned to quality and sustainability goals.
• Maintain and update the core fabric library with accurate specifications and samples.
• Collaborate with Buying, Design, Sourcing, Technical, and supplier teams to translate fabric tech into products.
• Support sustainability initiatives by understanding responsible fibre and material choices.
• Gather and analyse technical information, test results and customer feedback for fabric and product performance reviews.
• Develop knowledge on fabric testing and interpretation of test results and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
• Progress within the role by learning from experienced Fabric Technologists.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, fabric mills and suppliers to resolve fabric-related queries.

Skills

Strong communicator

Personal development

Professional feedback

Education

Apprentice, degree or studies

Job description

Matalan is seeking a Trainee Fabric Technologist to contribute to fabric development in line with quality, performance and sustainability objectives. You will support fabric teams, buyers, designers and suppliers to ensure products meet customer expectations.

Key responsibilities include maintaining fabric libraries, analysing test results, and supporting sustainability initiatives while developing technical knowledge under guidance.