Technologist

Bowmay Consulting; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the home textiles industry is seeking an experienced Technologist for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves collaborating with design teams and managing product approvals while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in home textiles and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

23 days holiday + BH’s

Discounts on product range

Company pension contribution

Life assurance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in sealing process from design to shipment.
• Good understanding of textile qualities and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage product approvals and maintain sample records.
• Assist design/sales teams with product development.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Home Textiles or Fabric Technology Background

Job description

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Textiles, Engineering, Supply Chain Recruitment

Are you a technologist with a background in home textiles/fabric?

Would you love to develop your technical skills in a fast-paced, customer driven company?

Do you want to collaborate with design teams to bring high-quality products to the market?

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Technologist to cover maternity leave (around 12 months) who can work closely with internal teams and global suppliers to support technical excellence in home textiles.

What you’ll get

• Salary is negotiable DOE
• 23 days holiday + BH’s
• Hybrid-working options
• Discounts on their beautiful product range
• Company pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Free parking

About the role

• You’ll have experience in the sealing process, from design concept to shipment
• Be able to manage product approvals and rejections, maintaining sample records
• Assist the design/sales teams with product development, knowing how to adjust specifications to fit retailer specific requirements
• Have a good understanding of textile qualities, being able to read and interpret fabric specs
• Used to completing risk assessments and applying corrective measures
• You won’t mind working independently and being in the know about new product legislation affecting customers/suppliers
• A good knowledge of furniture and fire regulations – UKCA / CE and PPE
• Experience with REACH / ZDHC chemical compliance plus ETI Base code (ethical & technical auditing) for supplier compliance

About you

• Home textiles, fabric technology background or a related field
• Have great knowledge of fabric construction, finishing and testing procedures
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work alongside internal teams and external suppliers
• Be able to interpret lab results and compliance regulations

About the company

• A global leader in the home textiles industry with an enviable customer base
• Constantly invests profits back into their business, people and operations
• Leaders in sustainable manufacturing and product quality

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, General Business, and Product Management

• Industries

  Textile Manufacturing, Retail, and Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings

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