Overview
Based at Head Office, Leicester. Working Pattern: typically 5 days in the office with some flexibility once embedded into the role, with core hours between 8am-6pm.
About the Role
Let’s talk quality. In UK retail, we focus on quality and service as a core differentiator. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base returns for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the product technology field, this is a place to learn, grow and thrive.
Our Garment Technology teams work to ensure the quality of the Next product is always of the highest standard. Working alongside Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers and Fabric Technologists, this role is key to the whole product critical path from start to finish.
Your Role
Working closely with the Product team you’ll assist the Childrenswear Technology team in delivering essential technical support to ensure all Next products meet legal and accepted industry standards. You’ll help develop the Next Childrenswear ranges from providing technical input into design packs to communicating requirements to suppliers and factories. As a guardian for quality and value, you’ll work with the Technologist to drive forward our technology strategy, including assessing and approving garment fit and grading to our customers quality expectations. You’ll play a central role throughout the product journey – from developing new ranges to managing the supplier base, preparing for launch, while analysing and responding to in-season feedback and performance.
About You
A team player with strong people skills to communicate effectively within a multi-functional team. You will apply your technical experience and eye for technical detail to a range of kids products. Utilizing your qualifications and experience within garment technology, you’ll demonstrate an excellent understanding of manufacturing, construction, grading and fit. You’ll show drive and initiative to generate and implement new ideas in your department.
Childrenswear experience would be a definite advantage for this role.
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 learn from 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.
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. We have over 500 stores, plus Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world, including online from many regions.
About The Team
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Profit-related bonus - based on company performance
* Private health insurance - surgery choices
* Sharesave scheme - save from net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount
* Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, with optional AVCs
* 25% staff discount on most NEXT products plus discount on other products
* Wagestream, Salary finance and financial wellbeing benefits
* Life assurance
* Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection
* VIP sale - early access to NEXT sale
* Access to NEXT staff shops
* Octopus energy - cycle-to-work incentives for electric vehicles
* Free parking (excluding London locations)
* Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location
* On-site dining facilities (excluding London locations)
* National and local discounts on goods and services
* Wellhub - discounted gym membership
* Simply health - healthcare subscription service
* Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service with several free options
* Onsite GP and Onsite Physio at Leicester Head Office
* A range of dedicated third-party wellbeing partners
* Free eye testing via voucher at selected locations
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
Equality, Diversity & Accessibility
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, please contact us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject line), or call 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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