Technical Manager

TRP RECRUITMENT; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading womenswear supplier in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Manager. The role involves managing product approvals, leading fit sessions, and ensuring quality standards while working with factories in Bangladesh. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a background in garment construction. This position offers an exciting challenge within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume supplier environment.
• Direct experience working with factories in Bangladesh.
• Knowledge of quality standards and production timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full product approvals and advise on fit and quality.
• Lead fit sessions with customers and communicate technical comments.
• Prepare detailed production specifications and communicate with factories.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in garment construction

Ability to manage deadlines

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, technical specifications and product standards.
• Prepare detailed production specifications and ensure complete, accurate communication to factories throughout the critical path.

Person Specification

• Previous experience across womenswear multi a supplier environment.
• Strong background working with UK high‑street multiples and supermarket accounts.
• Essential: direct experience working with factories in Bangladesh, including remote communication and factory processes.
• Excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, quality standards and production timelines.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines efficiently.
• Confident producing clear, concise technical comments for factory teams.