Senior Knitwear Technologist

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Senior Fabric Technologist sourcing and developing menswear jersey fabrics and yarns.
14 days ago ago
£44,000 - £66,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Role
What you would be doing
fabric sourcing
yarn sourcing
quality development
supplier management
standard setting
compliance review

Travelling to factories / mills / laundries, sourcing fabric and yarns along with developing and elevating quality is key here within the Menswear team. They are looking for someone with great knowledge and proven experience of yarn, fibres and fabric technology for this role. Innovation is what they strive for and this fantastic area offers up some great opportunities for this. You will be working with suppliers and driving fabric developments and setting and reviewing standards and as an integral member of the product team, you will help to guide any decisions in line with the legal requirements and within the company's guidelines.

What you bring
technical experience
fabric tech
retail experience
communication
team player
senior level
  • Extensive technical experience and exceptional eye for technical detail
  • Experience within fabric technology, including performance knowledge
  • Retail or UK based supplier experience
  • Effective communication skills
  • As a senior level team player; you will have great people skills and love to work collaboratively but also using your own skill set
Benefits

Working Pattern is 5 days per week onsite, with some flexibility once embedded into the role. Core hours between 8am to 6pm.

  • Free parking, shuttle bus and digital GP service
  • Salary between £44k and £66k plus company car or cash alternative
  • Relocation assistance if needed
  • Staff discounts, on-site restaurant, coffee shops and nursery
  • Management shares and annual bonus scheme
  • 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays with the chance to buy more
Training + Development
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Your recruiter
Your recruiting firm
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  • The firm offers a truly personalized service to the creative design sectors.
  • Its expertise guides candidates on career trajectories while helping clients define exact skill sets and cultural fits.
  • Day-to-day work spans roles in kitchen and space planning, interior and lighting design, CAD technical positions, and more.
  • Working across sectors from product to furniture to lighting, the agency supports both junior and director-level placements.
  • Every resume and client brief is reviewed manually to craft a bespoke recruitment strategy.
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Senior Knitwear Technologist at Careers In Design (Recruitment) Ltd in Leicester, England, United Kingdom