Garment Quality Technologist: Innovate & Improve

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking an Assistant Technologist to support the Quality Garment team. This role involves ensuring products meet specifications and customer expectations, optimizing supply chain processes, and contributing to new product development. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, 1-2 years of experience, and a passion for fashion. The company offers an attractive benefits package, including an annual bonus and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 10%

25 days holiday plus personal day

26 weeks maternity leave with full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
• Contribute to developing consistent and efficient construction methods.
• Collaborate to optimise supply chain costs and maintain quality controls.
• Monitor quality and customer feedback for proactive solutions.
• Support incident management by escalating issues.
• Share ideas for product benchmarking and improvements.
• Provide input into category strategy focusing on customer needs.
• Stay informed on technologies that enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Assist suppliers with audit requirements and improvements.
• Track supplier and product performance.

Skills

Excel knowledge

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

A leading grocery retailer is seeking an Assistant Technologist to support the Quality Garment team. This role involves ensuring products meet specifications and customer expectations, optimizing supply chain processes, and contributing to new product development. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, 1-2 years of experience, and a passion for fashion. The company offers an attractive benefits package, including an annual bonus and generous leave policies.