Trainee Garment Technologist Placement (12 Months FTC)

Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours between 8am to 6pm

The Role
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 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

What You’ll Take On
Supporting the Garment Technology process from design concept to delivery; developing and elevating fabric quality is key here at Next within the Womenswear Nightwear and Beachwear team. Developing the range; driving technical innovation and product improvements whilst promoting collaborative and close working relationships with the Garment technology 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. Implementing Next policies and sustainability targets. Managing in season; reviewing product quality throughout the season, auditing and utilising information to further improve quality.

What You’ll Bring
A team player; you will have great people skills to communicate effectively within a multi functional team. Using your technical experience & exceptional eye for technical detail, you will be working on a wide range of fabrications. Utilising your qualifications & experience within garment technology; You’ll be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of manufacturing, construction and performance.. You’ll show drive and initiative to generate and implement new ideas in your department.

Your Team
The Womenswear Non-Clothing 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.

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.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.

At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast.

If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites, don’t worry! We’ll point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join, packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.

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