Technical Manager - General Merchandise

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-moving retailer seeks a Technical Manager for General Merchandise in Leeds. The role involves ensuring product compliance and collaborating with trading teams to maintain quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality-focused positions and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as Quality Manager, Technical Manager, or similar.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review technical files and product SKUs to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with trading team to meet deadlines and ensure quality assurance.
• Verify that products meet regulatory testing requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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Technical Manager - General Merchandise, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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THE COMPANY

A fast-moving retailer selling a wide range of general merchandise products, with sales in many international markets including the UK, EU, and other territories.

THE ROLE

• Reviewing technical files and product SKUs to ensure all testing is current and compliant with regulations, and that returns are within acceptable limits.
• Collaborating with the trading team to ensure critical deadlines are met and quality assurance is proactive.
• Verifying that all products meet regulatory testing requirements by reviewing reports and conducting risk assessments.
• Approving packaging details, warning labels, and related documentation.
• Working closely with internal teams and suppliers in Europe and the Far East.
• Analyzing product returns and coordinating with suppliers on corrective actions or improvements.
• Providing guidance and support to buying and customer service teams.

ABOUT YOU

You should have demonstrable experience in a quality-focused role, such as a Quality Manager, Technical Manager, Senior QA Technologist, or similar. Good organizational skills, ability to manage your workload, and meeting tight deadlines are essential.