Highlights: Hybrid - Full-time (37.5 hrs - Monday to Friday) minimum 3 days a week on-site in Oakham, Rutland LE15 6EA. 30 days' holiday a year (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday. Generous brand discounts (Sherpa, Schffel, Keen, Le Chameau & Artilect). Enhanced family-friendly and pension schemes Employment Assistance Programme Salary sacrifice parking permit (Oakham) Who we are: Bradshaw Taylor is a place where ambitious, competent and motivated people can make their mark. We work with only the best, most exciting brands in outdoor, ski and country apparel and footwear, managing brands in the UK, Europe and the USA. Were passionate about the outdoors and active living, just like our customers. By joining us, you help promote this lifestyle to retailers and consumers alike. We feel a great sense of responsibility for our environment, where we all spend much time. We offer exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally in a family-run business that encourages our people to be proactive, healthy and happy. The brand - SHERPA is made for the adventurous. For people with open minds, big hearts and a desire to explore. Founded in 2003 by Tashi Sherpa and his family to help the communities and people of Nepal, ours is a small brand committed to making a big impact. Every item we sell provides a day of school for a Nepalese child. About the role: This role will be responsible for all aspects of the garment technology within our Sherpa Outdoor Gear range, reporting into the Head of Design / Product Development, you will ensure that the design-to-production process is carried out within a specified timeline schedule and to a high standard. Your specialist skills will also be useful when working with other company brands such as Schffel Country and Artilect. Main duties and responsibilities To own and manage the garment construction process from initial concept to production/shipment, ensuring the fit and product quality of the highest standard. Work with the Head of Design / Product Development on fitting the product at the concept fit stage, to ensure the initial design brief is retained. Support with creating detailed and clear tech packs and keep them updated. Liaise with suppliers for updates on sample submissions and ensure the critical path is updated and maintained across all product categories. Ensure all supplier email correspondence is dealt with in a timely manner. Ensure all product is fitted and approved within the critical path timeline. Communicate clear and precise fitting comments, including illustrated fit changes. Drive consistency in fit and quality through product development/approval processes. Ensure products are safe and legal to international and in-house standards. Communicate testing requirements for each product category, resolving any issues. Main point of contact for any customer service queries or product feedback involving f it or quality issues What kind of people are we looking for? We value team players who are eager to take on new challenges, determined to achieve great results, have a passion for learning, and are unafraid of challenging themselves and others. We also expect our people to have strong capabilities in our business areas and be willing to excel in what they do. To stand out in this role, you should have the following skills and experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience is essential, providing an excellent knowledge of fabric technologies, garment construction, fit, and sustainability practices, particularly in outdoor or performance wear. A technical background in garment construction, with experience in pattern cutting and ePatterns. A broad technical experience of casual and outdoor products (mens and womens). Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. Ability to create detailed tech packs and understand PLM systems. An in-depth knowledge of the production process, including test reports. Commercial acumen and an ability to constructively challenge. An understanding of compliance around manufacturing. Effective communication skills and an ability to work with a variety of people, internally and externally. Eyes on the bigger picture, innovative and able to bring new solutions to the brand. Highly organised, a natural time manager and able to meet deadlines. Pro-active and hands-on in style. A team player who enjoys working collaboratively but is equally comfortable and capable working independently. Application: Applications by CV and covering letter explaining how you can demonstrate the essential criteria and what you would bring to the role and the Team, then submitted via the link to the Bradshaw Taylor website. ADZN1_UKTJ