Garment Technology & Compliance Specialist

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Annual leave

Free on-site parking

Casual dress

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline Ltd is seeking a Garment Technologist & Compliance Officer in Watford to oversee garment technology, fit, QA, testing and factory compliance. You will work with design, buying and production teams and overseas factories to ensure products meet UK, EU and international regulations.

The role covers development through to bulk production, maintaining technical packs, specifications and compliance documentation, with hybrid working after probation.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' experience in garment technology, apparel QA, product compliance or related role.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading, fit and manufacturing.
• Experience with technical packs, measurement specifications and production samples.
• Good understanding of fabrics, apparel testing and product-safety requirements.
• Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple product timelines.
• Strong Excel skills and maintaining technical/compliance trackers.
• Ability to work from Watford office.

Responsibilities

• Manage garment development from initial sample through to production approval.
• Conduct fit sessions and provide clear, practical fit and construction comments.
• Review garment construction, measurements, grading, patterns, workmanship and finishing.
• Create and maintain measurement specifications and technical packs.
• Communicate technical corrections and improvements to overseas factories.
• Approve development, fit, pre-production and production samples.
• Identify technical risks and provide practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Maintain consistent fit and quality standards across suppliers and product categories.
• Determine appropriate apparel testing requirements based on product and destination market.
• Review lab reports, manage failures and coordinate corrective action.

Skills

Garment technology

Apparel QA

Product compliance

Factory compliance

Technical documentation

Excel

Quality control

Communication

Education

Textile/Garment Technology degree

Professional qualification in garment tech (desirable)

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Recruitment Helpline Ltd is seeking a Garment Technologist & Compliance Officer in Watford to oversee garment technology, fit, QA, testing and factory compliance. You will work with design, buying and production teams and overseas factories to ensure products meet UK, EU and international regulations.

The role covers development through to bulk production, maintaining technical packs, specifications and compliance documentation, with hybrid working after probation.