Lead Technologist (QA/Product Development/NPD/R&D)
Consumer Electrical – Garden and DIY tools
Warwickshire – hybrid 2 days in the office.
As Lead Technologist, you’d be the technical authority for consumer electricals across the Garden & DIY Category, with direct impact on everything from product safety and quality, to innovation, supplier performance, and customer experience.
You’d work across the full product lifecycle — from initial development through to launch — helping make sure all Garden and DIY products are safe, legally compliant, and built to a consistently high standard.
You’d be responsible for:
* Leading the technical agenda for the entire Electrical Garden & DIY tools category
* Working with a wide network of suppliers, designers, buyers, and overseas teams (especially our Asia sourcing office)
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
* Managing risk assessments, product testing, and technical documentation
* Troubleshooting product issues and supporting cost-saving or process improvement initiatives
* Driving continuous improvement across supply chains, production quality, and sustainability
It’s a highly collaborative role where your decisions will directly influence product success, brand reputation, and customer trust.
We’re ideally looking for someone with:
* Solid experience as a technologist or QA/Compliance expert in consumer electricals ideally within DIY or Garden tools
* Strong understanding of product safety legislation
* Experience working with suppliers, particularly Far East sourcing
* Confident communication skills – you’ll be dealing with everyone from suppliers to exec teams
* A customer-first mindset – someone who cares about how products perform in real hands
* And ideally, some leadership or mentoring experience.
What’s on offer
* Excellent Base Salary
* Up to 10% bonus
* Enhanced Parental Leave
* Hybrid Working – 2 days in the office.
* Up to 7.5% matched pension contributions
* Lots of great discounts
* A family friendly feel and culture
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