Knitwear Development Technologist | 6–12 Month Contract

MARKS&SPENCER; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount

Discretionary bonus schemes

Pension and life assurance

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Marks & Spencer is seeking a Knitwear Development Technologist on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract to shape market-leading knitwear with quality and sustainability in mind. You will work closely with Design, Buying and suppliers to deliver commercially strong products that meet high standards for quality, safety and compliance.

You will bring deep knitwear expertise, interpret data to drive product decisions, and translate insights into tech packs and development plans while collaborating across

Qualifications

• Expert in knitwear technology including manufacturing of raw materials.
• Able to interpret customer data (CIU, Power BI, QPI's) to shape future product development strategies.
• Experience briefing and specifying direct design-sourced product with Buying/Design teams to create Tech Packs.
• Ability to manage departmental data and leverage M&S systems for strategic reporting.
• Good knowledge of PLM and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver the BU Yarn strategy driving commercial customer-focused benefits.
• Research latest technology and sustainability trends in materials, fibre, yarn processing and prints; feed into development.
• Ensure product safety compliance and resolve chemical/ethical issues per legislation and policy.
• Benchmark M&S products against high street competitors to maintain market leadership.
• Monitor voice of the customer on Quality, Fit and Yarn/Fabric; feed insights into development.

Skills

Knitwear technology

Raw materials manufacturing

Data interpretation

Tech packs briefing

PLM & Excel

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PLM

Job description

Marks & Spencer is seeking a Knitwear Development Technologist on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract to shape market-leading knitwear with quality and sustainability in mind. You will work closely with Design, Buying and suppliers to deliver commercially strong products that meet high standards for quality, safety and compliance.

You will bring deep knitwear expertise, interpret data to drive product decisions, and translate insights into tech packs and development plans while collaborating across