Furniture/Upholstery Product Technologist - Label Home - 3 Months Fixed Term Contract
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Job Description
Furniture/Upholstery Product Technologist - 3 Month FTC
Let's Take it On
Head Office, Enderby, Leicestershire
If you’ve got technical expertise in Furniture /Upholstery, a keen analytical mind and the ability to manage the technical development of new products, then you’ll absolutely want to keep on reading.
Job Description
Furniture/Upholstery Product Technologist - 3 Month FTC
Let's Take it On
Label Home
£44,000 to £66,000
Head Office, Enderby, Leicestershire
If you’ve got technical expertise in Furniture /Upholstery, a keen analytical mind and the ability to manage the technical development of new products, then you’ll absolutely want to keep on reading.
We are looking for an experienced Product Technologist for an immediate 3 month FTC, however this could be extended once within the role.
The role…
You’ll be working closely alongside the Home product teams, using your extensive technical knowledge Furniture/Upholstery and skills to provide support and ensure product development is meeting the business’s standards for quality and value – as well as adhering to legal and industry standards.
Working with some amazing brands… MADE, Laura Ashley, Rockett St. George, Jasper Conran you’ll play a key role at every stage of the process, from planning and managing the technical development of new furniture/upholstery products and furniture/upholstery ranges through to developing that range along the technical critical path.
You’ll also take responsibility for analysing product test data, to approving the range, before working with the Home product team to progress development and agree on a critical path. Finally you’ll ensure we are prepared for launch and that all areas of the business receive the necessary samples and information.
You’ll also carefully manage new products in-season, following up with issues, analysing returns data and carrying out store visits and supplier factory evaluations.
About You…
You’ll have a wealth of technical knowledge of Furniture/Upholstery and the ability to communicate it in a clear and compelling way across the business.
You’ll also be highly analytical and able to accurately interpret data from across the business.
A natural problem solver, you’ll be able to make a logical and inventive contribution to the design and development process, as well as expertly managing the technology critical path for development.
You’ll also have a keen eye for detail and be able to ensure the quality and compliance of all products.
Skills and/or qualifications:
* Applied technical knowledge of Furniture/Upholstery construction and performance.
* Highly organised with good prioritisation skills.
* Confident and clear communication skills; both verbal and written to work productively alongside product teams and external suppliers.
* Product manufacturing experience is an advantage.
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. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
* Company performance based bonus
* Sharesave scheme
* On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
* Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Free on-site parking
* Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
* Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
* Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Product Management and Marketing
* Industries
Retail
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