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Knitwear Garment Technologist (maternity cover)
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Salary £42,513-£59,490 (depending on experience)
Based in Enderby, Leicester Head Office
Our Garment 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, fitting, 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..Managing in season; reviewing product quality throughout season , auditing and utilising information to further improve quality
About you
A team player and a leader; you will have great people skills too. Using your extensive technical experience & exceptional eye for technical detail, you will be working independently on a high profile department . Utilising your qualifications & experience within the knitwear industry you will communicate effectively within a multi functional team. You’ll be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of knitted garment construction and manufacturing methods. You’ll show drive and initiative to generate and implement new ideas on your department.
Your team
The garment 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
ABOUT US
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
