Pet Accessories Product Technologist (12-Month FTC)

Pets at Home; England; Híbrido; GBP 75.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pets at Home is seeking a curious Product Technologist to develop safe, high-quality pet accessories from concept to launch. The role collaborates with Buying, Asia Sourcing, suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet technical, quality and compliance standards.

You will review specifications, support supplier quality and drive continuous improvement across the product development journey, working in a fast-paced, hybrid environment at the Handforth Support Office.

Formación

• 2+ years in a Product Technologist or similar technical product development role.
• Knowledge of end-to-end manufacturing processes from raw materials to production and distribution.
• Understanding of supplier manufacturing and product development processes.
• Knowledge of product safety requirements, compliance and quality management systems.
• Experience with consumer products and understanding of product construction, materials and manufacturing techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting the development and launch of new own-brand pet accessory products within agreed timelines.
• Establishing clear quality, performance and compliance requirements with buyers and sourcing teams.
• Creating and maintaining detailed product specifications with accuracy and traceability.
• Reviewing packaging copy, warnings and technical information for compliance and clarity.
• Managing technical documentation across the product development lifecycle.
• Assessing products against standards, specifications and performance expectations.
• Coordinating product testing programmes with laboratories to meet regulatory requirements.
• Supporting development and maintenance of technical standards across accessory categories.
• Providing technical expertise on product construction, materials and manufacturing processes.

Conocimientos

Product Technologist

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Pets at Home is seeking a curious Product Technologist to develop safe, high-quality pet accessories from concept to launch. The role collaborates with Buying, Asia Sourcing, suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet technical, quality and compliance standards.

You will review specifications, support supplier quality and drive continuous improvement across the product development journey, working in a fast-paced, hybrid environment at the Handforth Support Office.