Technical Administrator Fabrics Team

Marks and Spencer; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount

Holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Pension and life assurance

Induction & training

M&S Choices portal

Family policies

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Job summary

Marks & Spencer is seeking a Technical Admin Assistant to join the Fabrics team. You will manage data, track fabric developments and samples, and prepare for meetings and fit sessions, gaining end-to-end exposure to the fabric lifecycle.

The role suits someone early in their fashion or product development career with a keen interest in fabrics and a proactive mindset, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of garment and fabric technology.
• Computer literate with strong Excel skills and knowledge of PLM systems.
• Good organisational skills and an eye for detail.
• Multitask oriented with the ability to meet deadlines for the Buying critical path.
• Understanding of Marks & Spencer buying process.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as an active member of the team to support Fabric Technologist and Sustainability teams.
• Understand PLM system including CP Management and reporting.
• Assist Fabric Technologist to upload supporting documents to PLM.
• Communicate information to Fabric Technologist, Project Managers and wider Fabric & Sustainability team.
• Support PLM fabric library management ensuring clean data input and traceability.

Skills

Fabric technology

Excel skills

PLM systems

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Buying process

Tools

PLM software

Job description

All the details

A great opportunity to join our high-performing Fabrics team at M&S, playing an integral role at the heart of product creation. The team operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with a strong and supportive culture.

We're looking for a Technical Admin Assistant who is organised, proactive, and keen to learn. This role is ideal for someone at the early stages of their career in fashion or product development, with a genuine interest in fabrics and a desire to grow within a technical function.

In this role, you'll support the day-to-day running of the fabrics team, managing key data, tracking fabric developments and samples, and preparing for meetings and fit sessions. You'll play an important part in ensuring quality and performance standards are consistently met, while gaining end-to-end exposure to the fabric lifecycle.

This is a hands-on, detail-driven role where strong organisation, accuracy, and a proactive mindset are key. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop and succeed.

Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include

• Contribute as an active member of the team to work within a commercially focused culture and support the Fabric Technologist and Sustainability teams where required

• Understanding of PLM system - Including CP Management and reporting

• Be aware of fabric development process and support Fabric Technologist to upload supporting documents to PLM.

• Communicate information to Fabric Technologist, Project Managers and wider Fabric & Sustainability team

• Support technology teams with PLM fabric library management to ensure clean data input, consolidation of like materials and correct documentation is available for approval and traceability

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Basic understanding of garment and fabric technology

• Computer literate strong excel skills and knowledge of PLM systems.

• Good organisational skills and an eye for detail

• Multitask orientated with the ability to work to deadlines to achieve the Buying critical path

• Understanding of Marks & Spencer buying process

What's in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you've completed your probation

• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more

• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours

• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future

• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one

• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal

• Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave

• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services

• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We are disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We are transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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