Garment Technologist

Job Title: Garment Technologist
Hours: Monday – Friday 37.5hrs per week
Location: Manchester M11
Salary: 20,000 – 25,000 DOE
Permanent Opportunity!
My client is actively looking to recruit a Garment Technologist to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Garment Technologist to join a well established importer. Working closely with the design team and factories ensuring all work is approved and production runs efficiently and on time. Candidates should have a "can do" positive attitude and flexible way of working.
This is a great opportunity to work alongside some great well known clothing brands
The Role
Measuring and fitting all samples during the development process in collaboration with designer / customerDeveloping size chartsSending clear comments to factories: Proto, SMS, PP, ShipmentUpdating product workbooks with comprehensive fit comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the supply baseEnsuring samples are chased up and are on time to ensure critical path and delivery dates are metAttending fit sessions in–houseEnsure that the garments are being produced to the required quality standardReviewing AQL/ final inspectionsInvestigate, evaluate and rectify any subsequent problems within the life of a product ensuring all relevant personnel are informedLiaising with suppliers and factories during the production to ensure technical issues are supported with clear and timely decisions to ensure shipment dates are achievedLiaising with designers and suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs and improving quality;Promoting quality at all times whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude
Essential Skills
A technically oriented qualificationA minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role in a fast–paced environmentMulti–product experience, able to move between product areas with assuranceComprehensive knowledge of fitting and resolving of fit issues
Desirable Skills
Pattern–cutting knowledge and practice is very desirable alongside the knowledge of grading and grade rulesFirst–class communication skills; experience of working with different cultures and the challenges this can bringAble to work independently and as part of a team as the role requiresAbility to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook effectively
Benefits:
Casual dressCompany pensionOn–site parkingMonday to Friday – In office
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