Product Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the homeware sector seeks a Quality & Sustainability Manager to lead key quality assurance and sustainability initiatives. The role offers ownership and autonomy, working with major UK retailers to improve product standards and drive key sustainability projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in product technology or quality management, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Discount on company products

Long-term career development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in textiles or homewares preferred, other sectors welcome.
• Ability to deal confidently with suppliers and retailers.
• Enjoys problem-solving through structure and detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance and sustainability across the business.
• Manage product workbooks and approve packaging specs.
• Lead sustainability compliance initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Process and data driven

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Background in quality, compliance, or product technology

Job description

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Whether you’re a seasoned Quality & Sustainability Manager craving more autonomy or a Product Technologist ready to step up, this role offers ownership, variety, and the freedom to shape how quality, compliance, and sustainability are delivered in a business that supplies some of the UK’s biggest homeware retailers.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Autonomy & Influence – You won’t be micromanaged. You’ll be trusted to run the function, make decisions, and bring your ideas to life.
• Lead Sustainability Initiatives – Drive key projects around recycled content, traceability, carbon reduction, and ethical sourcing — making products better for the customer and the planet.
• A Growing SME That Values Expertise – No red tape, no being “just a number.” Your experience will make a visible difference.
• Big-Name Retail Exposure – Own the technical journey for products sold by Dunelm, B&Q, Asda, Argos, and other major UK names.
• Creative Partnerships – Get involved with exciting designer and influencer collaborations in a dynamic, fast-moving category.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the key technical contact, you’ll oversee quality assurance and sustainability across the business. From supplier audits and gold seal approvals to product specs, packaging compliance, and retailer data requirements — you’ll be at the centre of it all. You’ll create and manage product workbooks, approve packaging specs and materials, and lead the charge on sustainability compliance.

What you’ll need

• A background in quality, compliance, or product technology — ideally in textiles or homewares (but other sectors are welcome).
• Strong communication skills – confident dealing with suppliers, retailers, and internal teams across commercial and operations.
• Process and data driven – someone who spots issues early and enjoys solving problems through structure and detail.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset – happy to roll your sleeves up in a standalone role, with the potential to grow a team over time.

Other Info

• A salary of up to 50k
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday; 09:00 – 17:00.
• Hybrid – A minimum of 2/3 days office based
• Discount on company products
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

This role may suit someone who has worked as a Product Quality Manager, Quality Assurance, Product Assurance, Product Quality Specialist, Specifications Technologist, Product Technologist, Quality Advisor or Technical Manager