Our client, a well-established retailer, now has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Garment Technologist to join their busy team based in South Manchester.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, diverse and dynamic organisation, that truly believes in rewarding their employees with a range of benefits including a Company Bonus scheme, Healthcare, 25% staff discount, 33 days holidays and so much more!


You will endure all products within your category accurately match the Company specifications, in terms of sizing, quality and performance and provide a consistent quality and fit to the customer base.
You will have bundles of passion and energy to work within the Garment Technology department to contribute to successfully driving the ranges.




Some of the key responsibilities include:


Managing the day to day running of the department
Creating fully graded size specifications and garment sketches of products including key details
Manage the intake of samples and prepare samples for the fit meetings
Fitting on live models this will be on both with the Buyers, providing concise fit and quality amendment comments to the suppliers
Fitting will be on Male & Female models and we need to ensure that the fit and comfort is achievable across both genders.
Managing all products through the sealing process from initial fit to production and postproduction.
Specifying care label information and all packaging details
Instigating/analysing test reports with recommendations
Regular liaison with our Distribution Centre Quality Control team
Continually analysing returns information on products, especially by colour, making suggestions for improvements to fit, quality and performance especially in light that this is a multipurpose unisex product.
Supporting Customer Services and Retail stores with any technical queries




The Successful Candidate will:


Work experience in the industry and at least five years’ experience within a Garment Technology role
Enthusiasm and determination, with a passion for Garment Technology
Team spirit and a positive attitude
Confidence in communicating, in order to maintain a strong working relationship with all departments and suppliers
Strong MS Office Excel skills
A Self Starter approach to the role with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Coral Draw/Adobe illustrator skills (desirable but not essential)




Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16602