Quality Headquarters Ltd
Location
Leicestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Fabric Technologist to join the Childrenswear Technical
Team of a leading multi-channel retailer covering a wide and varied product scope. This is an important role in securing the delivery of quality garments and achieving best quality and consistency across the various departments.
The Role…
• Support Technologist and suppliers to deliver best quality fabrics that meet the client’s Childrenswear performance standards.
• Work with suppliers to achieve performance requirements to deliver quality and consistency - aiming for a right first time approach.
• Supporting colour management systems and offering guidance to the product teams. Archroma, Pantone, Verivide Digi systems.
• Engage in product risk assessment, highlight areas of concern and support the Fabric Technologist to offer and deliver solutions and product improvements.
• Fabric and garment compliance - legislative Testing, ZDHC, RSS, International Standards.
• Work with the Sustainability team to drive business sustainability targets.
• Attend trend and design presentations, translating market feedback into fabric development strategy.
• Manage internal fabric systems
• Progress, warehouse queries and customer services.
• Video Conference with international Suppliers in order to support candidate development and supplier relationships.
About You…
• A basic technical knowledge of fabric types including warp/weft knits and wovens.
• Some understanding of fabric manufacturing including dyeing/finishing, different printing techniques and wash processes.
• An organised and systematic planner who can embrace change in a busy environment.
• Able to collaborate well with the Supply Base and internal teams.
• A team player, with a positive attitude and an agile approach within the technical team.
• Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written, to build strong relationships with product teams and external suppliers.
In an industry where fabric specialists are becoming increasingly in demand this is a fabulous opportunity to start your career!
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Salary
£25k per annum
