MaxAd Recruitment Ltd
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Textile Technologist
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£38,000 - £42,000 + Benefits As a result of sustained demand and commercial growth, a wide-ranging new opportunity exists for an experienced and highly inquisitive Garment or Textile Technologist with strong testing experience, to join a leading supplier of textile accessory brands to the business-to business personalisation industry.£38,000 - £42,000 + BenefitsAs a result of sustained demand and commercial growth, a wide-ranging new opportunity exists for an experienced and highly inquisitive Garment or Textile Technologist with strong testing experience, to join a leading supplier of textile accessory brands to the business-to business personalisation industry. As the home of four leading textile brands, each with their own unique identity and philosophy, our client has established themselves as the go-to brand for quality, innovative products in the rebrandable accessories market.The successful candidate will take responsibility for conducting a range of technical, investigative and quality control work designed to ensure products perform to specification. The role will involve close cooperation with designers and suppliers in pursuit of the product design objectives. The ideal job seeker will have a demonstrable interest in keeping up to date with technical innovations, not least in sustainable materials and methodologies. This may also be demonstrated through the attainment of industry recognised qualifications or accreditations e.g. ATI.Applications are particularly welcome from individuals with previous management or supervisory experience and those individuals with the ability to act as a mentor to more junior members of the team. Key Responsibilities Liaison with suppliers regarding process issuesTesting and validation of new/ more sustainable fabrics and materialsMentor staff in testing methodsSupervise the raw materials testing function fabrics testing and general lab activitiesCharacterise strength properties of our carrying accessories.Determining relevant test methods to ensure product design characteristics are met.Investigation customer product complaintsManage laboratory test equipment including calibration.Keeping up to date with trends and innovations in textile processes and production methodsespecially in regard to more sustainable materials.Push forward with roll out of new compliance schemes e.g. Oeko-TexKeeping abreast of emerging product legislation, including ongoing expansion of the scope of REACH etc. Skills & Experience A degree or a HND in textiles technology, or a professional textile qualification eg ATIGood numeracy skills. A mathematical reasoning test will be staged.Minimum of 5 years relevant industrial or commercial experienceGood knowledge of fabrics, materials and test methodsExperience in Product Compliance, auditing skills and problem solving capability Our Benefits 22 days holiday increasing with length of servicePositive attendance award – Potential to earn ½ day per quarter for zero sicknessBirthday off – Additional to your annual leaveLong service gifts to celebrate the milestones2 x volunteer days through the yearPrivate Healthcare Scheme and Life Assurance x 4 annual salaryFree access to a Wellbeing practitioner and counselling physiotherapistFree eye tests and annual flu jabsOption of a Fitbit after 6 months serviceFree fruit delivered each weekCycle to work and electric vehicle schemesModern office space with free parking and free onsite electric vehicle charging pointsFunded social activities throughout the year This is a wonderful opportunity for a professional Garment Technologist to join a successful business at a time of impressive growth in an important management role as part of a friendly, supportive team. A competitive, negotiable salary based on experience is on offer, in addition to an impressive company bonus and an employee centred benefits package. Apply now
Company:
Maxad Recruitment
Posted:
April 12 on Careers4a
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Textile Technologist is a Human Resource Textile Technologist Job at Maxad Recruitment located in United Kingdom. Find other listings like Textile Technologist by searching Oodle for Human Resource Textile Technologist Jobs.