Garment Technologist

Online Home Shop Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-moving company culture

Regular social events

Company pension

Free flu jabs

On-site parking

Flexible working times

Summer Fridays

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Birthday surprises and early finish

Free electric car charging

Job summary

Online Home Shop Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Garment Technologist to join the QA team.

You will work with buying and design to ensure products meet performance and safety standards, and you will develop and review technical documentation and compliance for UK and EU markets. You will lead risk assessments, approve specifications, and coordinate external lab testing while maintaining high quality across our homeware categories.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years industry experience as a Garment Technologist or similar role.
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, preferably in clothing or homeware goods.
• Ability to assess technical documentation and recommend risk analysis and safety tests.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the buying team and designers to develop products that are fit for purpose.
• Create spec packs as and when required for new items.
• Measure samples ahead of fit sessions, taking notes and images.
• Review gold seal production samples to confirm they meet agreed OHS fit and quality standards.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for product categories, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve product specifications, providing advice on quality control measures and test plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee external lab testing for UK & EU markets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Independent and collaborative working

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Company

Join one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK and be part of something extraordinary. We aim to offer own-brand on-trend products for home and life, for a price that suits all budgets. OHS sell everything from the latest bedding styles, soft towels, throws, curtains, rugs, furniture and much more. OHS constantly develops and innovates its product range and growing its customer base. If you’re a proactive, dynamic person who wants to learn in a high-performing environment, we are the company for you.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Garment Technologist to join our growing team. Working in a fast-paced environment and reporting directly to the QA Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering innovative, high-quality products across our expanding range of categories. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on product excellence, enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards.

Risk Assessments & Product Safety Reviews

• Work closely with the buying team and designers to develop products that are fit for purpose.
• Create spec packs as and when required for new items.
• Measure samples ahead of fit sessions, before assisting during those fit sessions, taking clear notes and images.
• Review gold seal production samples to confirm they meet agreed OHS fit and quality standards.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for product categories, ensuring compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards within your category areas.
• Review and approve product specifications providing advice on quality control measures and test plans in your category area.

Technical Documentation

• Assess and review technical documentation, including material datasheets, regulatory declarations, and product certifications.
• Ensure materials and components used in product development align with regulatory safety standards.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive compliance database for all product categories & packaging requirements (including sealing comments and testing results).
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee external lab testing for UK & EU markets.

Compliance Management

• Ensure all packaging, labelling, and declarations meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Review & approve product claims and create instructional materials to align with compliance standards.
• Liaise with customer care team to ensure that any non-conformities are identified at the earliest possible instance.
• Address non-conformities in a timely manner by working closely with suppliers to implement corrective actions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product safety and quality assurance.
• Stay updated on evolving global compliance regulations and communicate relevant changes to internal stakeholders.

From time to time, you may be requested to undertake other duties within the scope of your role as instructed by the business.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong communication skills and experience communicating with multiple different stakeholders within the business.
• Solid commercial awareness and understanding of the supply chain.
• Minimum 2 years industry experience as either a Garment Technologist or similar related role.
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, preferably in clothing or homeware goods.
• Ability to assess technical documentation and recommend appropriate risk analysis and safety tests.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• IT skills including Excel.

Why Join Us?

• Fast-moving collaborative company culture
• Regular company social events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Flexible working times
• Summer Fridays
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Birthday surprises and two-hour early finish
• Free electric car charging