Technical Manager / Director

TRP Recruitment Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier for major retailers is seeking a technical team leader to oversee product quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in garment technology. Responsibilities include managing a team, conducting risk assessments, and resolving production issues while collaborating with various departments. This position offers the opportunity to work in the London office with some hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a garment technology team.
• Strong understanding of product quality, fit, and compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with design, merchandising, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the garment technology team.
• Oversee product approvals and fit checks.
• Conduct risk assessments on materials and production processes.
• Improve internal technical systems and processes.
• Maintain customer relationships and manage feedback.
• Resolve production and quality issues with teams.

Skills

Garment technology

Leadership skills

Technical problem-solving

Problem-solving in production

Job description

I am delighted to be recruiting for my client, one of the leading suppliers to major retailers and supermarkets in the UK. My client has a reputation for undisputed quality, outstanding compliance, and first-class design and production.

This position will lead the technical team to ensure product quality, fit, and compliance across all customer accounts. The role will work closely with design, merchandising, and production teams, as well as UK and overseas offices and factories, to deliver commercially viable, well‑executed products.

Depending on experience, the role can be appointed at Manager or Director level. This role is based in my client’s London office and does offer some hybrid working.

Main Responsibilities will include :

• Lead, manage, and develop the garment technology team
• Oversee fit, sealing, and product approvals in line with critical path timelines
• Conduct risk assessments on construction, fabrics, trims and performance
• Improve and streamline internal technical systems and processes
• Work closely with design and merchandising to support development and resolve technical issues
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and manage fit meetings and feedback
• Resolve production and quality issues in collaboration with overseas teams and factories

Ensure all products meet customer standards, brand manuals and testin...