Garment Technologist

Trespass; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Corporate discounts

Relaxed dress code

Free parking

Job summary

Trespass is seeking a Garment Technologist in the UK to support product development and quality across supplier networks both in the UK and overseas. The role involves producing size specifications with designers, updating supplier manuals, and liaising with internal teams to meet timelines.

You will work closely with Buying, Design and suppliers to drive design accuracy, fit and quality while ensuring projects stay on budget.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of updating supplier manuals in line with new legislations.
• Experience working with suppliers in the UK and overseas.
• Ability to produce clear reports from data.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with internal stakeholders and management.
• Experience requesting and approving test reports for new products.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently while owning areas of responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication to influence colleagues.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Buying and Design to progress effective product development and proactively manage quality assurance.
• Ensure standards and specifications are kept up to date and communicated internally and externally.
• Check and approve sample garments and make changes, including correcting faults.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and ensure on-time delivery in good condition.
• Ensure garments can be produced within budget.
• Risk assess products in terms of safety and analyse test reports.

Skills

Pattern cutting

Grading

Supplier liaison

Communication

Job description

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8.30am to 5.30pm)

Company Introduction

Trespass is a leading outdoor clothing and equipment brand known for its commitment to performance, quality, and affordability. With over 300 retail stores worldwide and an established web presence in the UK along with exciting opportunities to further expand into Poland, Canada and Germany, Trespass designs gear to suit everyone from casual adventurers to serious outdoor enthusiasts. The brand offers a wide range of products, including waterproof jackets, ski wear, hiking boots, and camping gear - all engineered to withstand the elements while offering comfort and style. Trespass prides itself on innovation and accessibility, making the outdoors open to all.

Role Overview

As a Garment Technologist you will join a team where your role will be vital to the success of the operation so being collaborative is essential.

This role will require a good communicator who can liaise with clients both in the UK and overseas, throughout the production process.

You would be responsible for producing detailed size specifications for all new artwork and ensuring all garments are fitted with designers and issuing updated size specifications.

This is an exciting opportunity to kick start a career within design and product development or to further enhance your existing experience in a successful well-known brand. Furthermore, you will be required to work closely with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure requirements are fulfilled.

Could you be who we are looking for?

• Do you have knowledge of updating and reviewing supplier manuals in line with new legislations?
• Do you have experience working with suppliers, both in the UK and overseas?
• Do you have good analytical skills with the ability to produce clear reports?
• Do you have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders and corresponding management?
• Do you have experience requesting and approving test reports for new products?
• Are you able to take initiative with the ability to work independently whilst taking ownership of areas of responsibility?
• Are you a strong communicator with the ability to influence both verbally and written?
• Do you pride yourself in having a good attention to detail?
• Do you enjoy working in a busy team?
• Are you able to work in a busy fast paced environment, adaptable and not afraid of change?
• Do you have Experience in pattern cutting and grading?

What does a typical day sound like?

• Working closely with Buying and Design to progress effective product development and to proactively manage quality assurance
• Ensuring that standards and specifications are kept up to date, and that these are effectively communicated internally and externally
• Checking and approving sample garments and making any changes needed, including correcting faultsMaking sure garments are delivered on time and in good condition
• Building up a good working relationship with suppliers
• Making sure garments can be produced within budget
• Risk assessing products in terms of safety and analyse test reports

Working for Trespass

• You will receive 30 days holiday (increasing to 32 by 2 years' service) to ensure you keep a healthy work-life balance and have lots of exciting plans in place to look forward to
• Benefit from our corporate discounts for you, your friends and family, making the most of the great outdoors
• Relaxed dress code
• Free parking as there is nothing worse than parking metres and additional costs, meaning…. buy the coffee!

Are you up for the challenge?

Salary information will be determined by experience and fit and decided at point of offer, however, if you have any questions relating to this, please get in touch.