Quality Headquarters Ltd
Location
Leicestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
We have an excellent vacancy for an Assistant Product Technologist in the Home division of a leading Retailer. The vacancies covers Furniture, Upholstery and Home Accessories
We’re looking for an Assistant Technologists with manufacturing or retail experience, coupled with an analytical mind to join a growing team.
The roles…
You’ll be working closely alongside the Home product teams, using your technical knowledge of Hard Goods and skills to provide support and ensure product development is meeting the business’s standards for quality and value – as well as adhering to legal and industry standards.
Planning the range; evaluating new products to ensure they are legal and safe and meet performance and legal requirements.
Developing the range; providing technical support to the Product Team and promoting collaborative and close working relationships.
Support, development and review of the seasonal ranges; always looking out for market opportunities and new trends.
Approving and progressing the range; providing clear and concise written and verbal communication internally and externally, ensuring that the correct documentation is used.
Preparing for launch; reporting exceptions to launch to the Product Team and line manager, with solutions to problems are met.
Managing in season; having awareness of current sales information, including best sellers.
About you…
You’ll be able to demonstrate an understanding of Furniture technology, construction, testing and manufacturing methods.
Flexible approach to be able to adjust to the constantly changing needs of the business.
Ability to convey technical information clearly and accurately.
Exceptional eye for technical detail.
Skills and/or qualifications:
Applied technical knowledge of Hard Goods construction and performance.
Highly organised with good prioritisation skills.
Confident and clear communication skills; both verbal and written to work productively alongside product teams and external suppliers.
Product manufacturing experience is an advantage.
Excellent salary and generous benefits package.
Job tags
Salary
£28k - £38k per annum
