AddressTrim Technician Trainee– Hawick
Competitive Salary + Career Progression + Flexible working + Company Pension + Cycle Scheme + Health/Wellness Benefits
Who are we looking for?
We have an exciting opportunity available for someone to become a trainee Trim Technician. Reporting to our development manager this is a brilliant opportunity to receive world class training as Barrie prides ourselves on the investment we put into our new staff. First and foremost, we are looking for people who have the desire and commitment to learn a new skill. As a trainee technical Trim Technician, you will learn the technical aspects of trim development and grading.
You will get the chance to use our state-of-the-art Shima Seiki Apex system to develop and grade trimmings with a high degree of accuracy and measurement. A key part of becoming a success in this role will be the ability to interpret trim ideas/designs and translate these into practical programmes, working alongside our Design & Product Managers. In time you will be required to produce accurate trim knit info and product registration of trim codes.
About Barrie?
We are a Fashion business that is renowned worldwide for our outstanding ability to combine exceptional technical skills and traditional expertise to create complex couture cashmere garments. We supply to multiple luxury brands including our key partner and owner since 2012, Chanel. This is an exciting time for us as we continue to expand and transform. The market and landscape are fast-moving and growing which is creating new opportunities.
What will you be doing?
- Working closely within the trim technical team
- You will be required to produce accurate trim knit info and product registration of trim codes
- Learn the necessary skills and understand the process of data collection required for garment costing
- Learn how to use Microsoft Excel, word and Temacs
- You will develop the ability to interpret trimmings into practical programmes, working alongside our Design & Product Managers
- Commitment to achieving tight deadlines to make sure that submissions and production targets are met
- Making sure that quality standards are achieved throughout the development and industrialisation processes, whilst being as efficient and productive as possible
- Working alongside the Shima Trim Knitting Operators to ensure that the products are knitted accurately and meet our very high-quality expectations
- Alongside the Shima mechanic support team, provide trouble shooting expertise and resolution to any potential operational challenges that the operators cannot resolve on their own
What will you bring to the role?
- You want to develop good skills in organization, communication, and planning
- Are happy both working on your own initiative as well as enjoy being part of a team that interacts regularly with other teams across the business
- You are passionate about embracing new technology developments and have high curiosity to explore how to make the most of the opportunity’s technology provides
- You are an articulate communicator who is capable of adapting your style to influence and engage at all organisational levels
- You have a proactive attitude to technical problem solving
- Patient and considerate of those around you
What benefits can you expect?
- Flexible working – where appropriate to business needs
- 33 days flexible annual leave including Public Holidays
- Flexible benefits scheme – cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees
- Early finish on Fridays
- Time off in lieu scheme
- Life insurance
- Health/Wellness programme- Health cash plan
- Employer pension contribution
- Access to training and development
If you are interested in this opportunity, then please apply via our Teamtailor platform and someone will be in touch to keep you updated on your progress.
