Technical Manager

TRP Recruitment; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading womenswear supplier in the UK is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee product approvals and fit development. The candidate will liaise with design and production teams, ensuring quality and construction meet client standards. Experience in high-volume supplier environments and strong communication skills are essential. The role involves managing relationships with factories and writing precise comments for production teams. Opportunities to travel may arise as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working closely with factories.
• Experience in managing product approvals and fit development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full product approvals while advising on fit, construction, and quality.
• Lead fit sessions with customers and communicate with factories.
• Create tech packs, specifications, and size charts for production teams.
• Collaborate with design, sampling, merchandising, and sales teams.
• Write fit and construction comments for offshore factories.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a high-volume supplier environment

Strong communication skills

Ability to travel as needed

Job description

Job Description

Technical Manager - Womenswear (Multi-Product)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Manager to join a highly successful multi-product womenswear supplier to some of the UK's leading fashion retailers and supermarkets.

They are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable candidate with strong hands‑on experience within a high-volume supplier environment. You must have a proven track record working closely with factories in Bangladesh, alongside the ability to travel when required. This role suits someone confident managing the full technical process, from fit development to production approvals, while thriving in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage full product approvals while advising on all aspects of fit, construction and quality.
• Lead fit sessions with customers, ensuring all technical comments are accurately recorded and clearly communicated to factories.
• Create comprehensive tech packs, specifications, and size charts for production teams.
• Collaborate daily with design, sampling, merchandising and sales teams, building strong relationships with customer technical departments.
• Write clear, precise fit and construction comments for offshore factories, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.

Liaise frequently with customers regarding fit feedback, ...