Garment Technologist — Quality & Compliance Lead

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

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.