Senior Knitwear Technologist

Job Description:

This major retailer of fashion and homeware have an opening for a Senior Fabric Technologist for their Menswear Jersey team.

Travelling to factories / mills / laundries, sourcing fabric and yarns along with developing and elevating quality is key here within the Menswear team. They are looking for someone with great knowledge and proven experience of yarn, fibres and fabric technology, innovation is what they strive for. You will be working with suppliers and driving fabric developments and setting and reviewing standards and as an integral member of the product team, you will help to guide any decisions in line with the legal requirements and within the company's guidelines. 

Skills and Experience sought from the Senior Fabric Technologist:

• As a senior level team player; you will have great people skills and love to work collaboratively but also using your own skill set
• Extensive technical experience and exceptional eye for technical detail
• Experience within fabric technology, including performance knowledge
• Effective communication skills
• Retail or UK based supplier experience

Working Pattern is 5 days per week onsite, with some flexibility once embedded into the role. Core hours between 8am to 6pm.

In return:

• Salary between £44k and £66k plus company car or cash alternative
• Management shares and annual bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays with the chance to buy more
• Relocation assistance if needed
• 25% staff discount
• On-site restaurant, coffee shops, nursery and staff shop
• Free parking, shuttle bus and digital GP service