Technical Manager

TRP Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion supplier in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Manager for womenswear. This role requires strong hands-on experience in a high-volume supplier environment and effective collaboration with factories, particularly in Bangladesh. The selected candidate will manage product approvals, lead fit sessions, and create detailed technical specifications while thriving in a dynamic, team-focused setting. This offers an exciting opportunity to shape technical processes within a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Experience working closely with factories in Bangladesh is essential.
• Confident in managing product fit development to production approvals.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full product approvals while advising on all aspects of fit, construction and quality.
• Lead fit sessions with customers, ensuring technical comments are recorded and communicated.
• Create comprehensive tech packs, specifications, and size charts for production.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience in a high-volume supplier environment

Proven track record managing the full technical process

Ability to travel as required

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.

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