Company: INVIGORATE RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: Competitive salary
Garment Technologist - Ladieswear
Maternity Cover 9 to 12 months
Leeds
Invigorate Recruitment is working with its client a mail order fashion business in Leeds to recruit a Garment Technologist to join the current QC department working on ladieswear.
Purpose of the Ladieswear Garment Technologist role
- To oversee the inspection of goods delivered to the business to ensure fair and consistent standards are applied in line with business priorities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Working on multiple products (specifically Ladieswear)
- To spec, fit and seal styles within the product ranges.
- Collaborating closely with suppliers to ensure tasks are completed in line with critical path dates.
- Check and approve branding/labelling on each style in line with brand definitions.
- Assess and sign off on wash test reports.
- Oversee inspection of deliveries on relevant styles and agree actions on any rectification work required.
- Collection and analysis of returns information
- Understand reasons for returns and take all possible commercial actions to improve performance.
- Work cross functionally with internal departments to ensure smooth running of the day-to-day quality control function.
The Candidate:
- You will hold a degree in a related field and knowledge of pattern cutting and construction.
- Have impeccable time management and communication skills.
- Competent in Word, Excel and Outlook programmes.
- Organised and proactive way of working.
- Enthusiastic about product and product development.
Business Skills Required:
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A team player with a positive attitude who is prepared to roll their sleeves up and lead by example.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and enthusiastic environment where you may get doughnuts on a Thursday!