Assistant Garment Technologist - Womenswear Technology at Next Plc

Blaby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

43000.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Garment Construction, Manufacturing Methods, Fitting And Grading, Technical Specification, Risk Assessment, Supplier Management, Quality Control, Fabric Testing, Product Development, Communication Skills, Organization, Prioritization, Womenswear Technology, Compliance Standards, Google Workspace, Technical Documentation

Industry

Description

Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm. The Role This role is essential to help achieve the best quality and consistency across the various product areas. Reporting into the Product Technologist, the Assistant Technologist works closely within the whole Product team of Buyers, Merchandisers and Designers. The product areas this role will be covering is Blouses and Dresses. What You’ll Take On * Help to lead the product technology process from the initial creation of design packs to fitting and issuing detailed technical information and product specifications, to risk assessment and reviewing test reports to ensure compliance with all performance, legal and safety standards. * Manage suppliers to deliver best quality products and provide feedback. Ensure the supply base is set up for successful bulk production and on-time delivery. * Actively take ownership of product quality and delivery. Manage and rectify failures, ensure high quality standards are met and maintained. * Encourage a right-first-time approach, challenge suppliers to improve performance to deliver quality and consistency. * Engage in product risk assessment, highlight areas of concern and advise technical solutions and product improvements. * Work with the Sustainability & Compliance team to drive business sustainability targets and eliminate the risk of hazardous substances in the manufacturing process. * Monitor returns and communicate with the warehouse and suppliers regarding quality issues. * Advise the customer service team on product related complaints. What You’ll Bring * You’ll be an experienced assistant garment technologist skilled in construction and manufacturing methods (preferably in knitted and/or woven garments as this role covers multiple garment and product types). * Technical knowledge gained preferably within a fast paced retail or supplier environment. * Flexible approach to be able to adjust to the constantly changing needs of the business. * Ability to lead fit sessions and convey technical information clearly in layman’s terms. * Exceptional eye for technical detail to consistently ensure the correct documentation is used and followed. * Demonstrate an awareness of current technical innovations within the fashion industry. * Technical knowledge of knitted and/or woven garment manufacturing and construction methods, fitting and grading. * Fabric testing/performance standards knowledge would be beneficial as the role will cover multiple different product types but is not essential. * Highly organised with good prioritisation skills. * Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written, to build strong relationships with product teams and external suppliers. Sponsorship: Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: [https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa]https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. [https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.] We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned. At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast. If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites, don’t worry! We’ll point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join, packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running. #LI-Onsite You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Profit-related bonus - based on company performance * Private health insurance- surgery choices * Sharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount * Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more. * 25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products * Wagestream - helping you make the most out of your money * Salary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education. * Life assurance * Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection * VIP sale - early access to the NEXT sale * Access to NEXT staff shops * Octopus energy - like cycle-to-work, but for electric vehicles * Free parking (excluding London locations) * Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location * On site dining facilities (excluding London locations) * National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema tickets * Wellhub - includes access to discounted gym membership * Simply health - a healthcare subscription service * Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check. * Onsite GP - Leicester Head Office * Onsite Physio - Leicester Head Office * A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners * Free eye testing - voucher to use at specific locations Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Responsibilities

Lead the product technology process for blouses and dresses from design packs to final specifications and risk assessments. Manage suppliers to ensure high quality standards, consistency, and on-time delivery of bulk production.