Product Technologist - Childrenswear
Garment and Accessories Product Technologist
Childrenswear
Let’s Take it On
Based in Enderby, Leicester Head Office
Let’s talk quality… When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the product technology field - this is the place to learn. To grow. And to thrive.
Our Product Technology teams work hard to ensure the quality of our Next product is always of the highest standard. Working alongside the Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers and Fabric Technologists; this role is key to the whole product critical path from start to finish.
Your role
Developing the range; focusing on front end product development, blocks & fit, driving technical innovation and product improvements whilst promoting collaborative and close working relationships with the Product team. Approving and progressing the range; delivering good quality standards, providing clear and concise written and verbal communication internally and externally; whilst managing supply base to meet expectations. Responsibility for risk assessment, and requesting and analysing product test data, to ensure compliance with all performance, legal and safety standards. Managing in season; reviewing product quality throughout season, auditing and utilising information to further improve quality.Leading the team to meet objectives, while managing critical path, workload and priorities
About you
A team player and a leader; you will have great people skills to communicate effectively within a multi functional team. Using your extensive technical experience & exceptional eye for technical detail, you will be working independently on a wide range of kids products including nightwear, underwear, swimwear and accessories . Utilising your qualifications & experience within the industry you will be comfortable handling a diverse range of products and will be able to tap into your extensive contacts to obtain specialist knowledge where required. You’ll be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of pattern, construction, and manufacturing methods. You’ll show drive and initiative to generate and implement new ideas in your department.
Your team
The Childrenswear Technology team at NEXT has a wealth of knowledge and experience across territories. This is an ideal opportunity to show us what you can do and to also soak up all the knowledge of those around you.
Your Benefits
We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for Next at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect:
- Profit–related bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more
- Contributions into a pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Management shares
- Group income protection
- Private medical insurance
- Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in Next and claim your share of our success
- On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester
- A fantastic restaurant, coffees shops and juice bar
- Staff shop
- Free parking on-site, including car sharing
- Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas
- 25% staff discount on most Next products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
- National and local discounts on goods and services
- A digital GP healthcare service
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.
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