Product Technologist

Morrisons; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount in store

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Private Healthcare

Job summary

Morrisons’ Nutmeg division is seeking a Technologist to own quality standards, ensuring every garment is safe, legal and fit for purpose. You’ll partner with Buying, Design and Merchandising to deliver commercially successful ranges while exceeding customer expectations.

The role involves developing technical standards, managing approvals, and coordinating with suppliers and testing bodies in a fast-moving retail environment.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of garment construction and quality control.
• Ability to influence internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Knowledge of UK/EU legislation related to textiles and product testing.

Responsibilities

• Support technical strategy aligning with Nutmeg brand values and quality credentials.
• Develop brand handwriting with Design and Buying while ensuring 100% technical compliance.
• Set technical standards with partners on fit, grade rules, risk assessment and testing.
• Manage timely garment approvals and keep critical path on track.
• Coordinate with third-party providers for pre-shipment and intake inspections.
• Monitor customer feedback and respond to queries.
• Visit stores to stay ahead of market and competitors.
• Support Technical Audit to ensure factory standards are met.
• Foster productive relationships with global suppliers.
• Encourage idea-sharing and problem-solving across teams.

Skills

Quality standards

Stakeholder influence

Garment construction

UK/EU regulatory knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Are you a technical expert with a passion for quality? At Nutmeg, we don’t just make clothes; we create affordable, high quality fashion that our customers trust. As a Nutmeg Technologist, you’ll be the gatekeeper of our quality standards, ensuring every garment is safe, legal, and perfectly fit for purpose. You won't just be ticking boxes. You’ll be a strategic partner, working alongside Buying, Design, and Merchandising to deliver commercially winning ranges that hit our sales and margin targets while exceeding customer expectations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting our technical strategy delivering Nutmeg’s brand values and quality credentials.
• Build strong ties with Design and Buying to develop our unique "brand handwriting" while maintaining 100% technical compliance.
• Setting technical standards with our strategic partners in everything from garment fit and grade rules, to Risk assessment and product testing,
• Manage a timely garment approval process and keep our critical path on track.
• Work with our third party providers on pre-shipment and intake inspections.
• Listen and respond to customer queries
• Stay ahead of the curve. You’ll regularly visit stores and track competitors to ensure our quality is in line with the market.
• Support the Technical Audit process, ensuring our factory partners meet our rigorous standards.
• Cultivate productive, positive relationships with global suppliers.
• Help to foster an environment where sharing ideas and solving problems is the norm.

About You

You’re a "product person" through and through, with a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of garment construction. You’re also a savvy communicator who can influence stakeholders and simplify complex technical issues.

We’re looking for:

• Understanding of UK/EU legislation, garment fit and construction, fabrics, and testing.
• A solid understanding of the buying and merchandising lifecycle and how technical decisions impact the bottom line.
• The ability to influence internal peers and external suppliers with confidence.
• You thrive in a fast moving retail environment and know how to get things done efficiently.
• Resilient and able to adapt to the changing market.

In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Annual bonus scheme
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Healthcare

Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!

At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.

There’s more to our business as it’s fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you!

At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.