Assistant Garment Technologist - Kidswear - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Let’s talk quality…When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the product technology field - this is the place to learn. To grow. And to thrive.

Our Garment Technology teams work hard to ensure the quality of our NEXT product is always of the highest standard. Working alongside the Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers and Fabric Technologists; this role is key to the whole product critical path from start to finish.


Your role
Supporting the Garment Technology process from design concept to delivery; developing and elevating fabric quality is key here at NEXT within the Childrenswear team. Developing the range; driving technical innovation and product improvements whilst promoting collaborative and close working relationships with the Garment technology team. Approving and progressing the range; delivering good quality standards, providing clear and concise written and verbal communication internally and externally; whilst managing supply base to meet expectations. Responsibility for risk assessment, and requesting and analysing product test data, to ensure compliance with all performance, legal and safety standards. Implementing Next policies and sustainability targets. Managing in season; reviewing product quality throughout the season, auditing and utilising information to further improve quality.


About you
A team player; you will have great people skills to communicate effectively within a multi functional team. Using your technical experience & exceptional eye for technical detail, you will be working on a wide range of fabrications. Utilising your qualifications & experience within garment technology, you’ll be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of manufacturing, construction and performance. You’ll show drive and initiative to generate and implement new ideas in your department.

Childrenswear Garment Tech experience is essential for this role.


Your team
The Childrenswear technology team at NEXT has a wealth of knowledge and experience across territories. This is an ideal opportunity to show us what you can do and to also soak up all the knowledge of those around you.


Your benefits
We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for Next at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect:

Profit–related bonus
25 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more
Contributions into a pension scheme
Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in Next and claim your share of our success
On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester
A fantastic restaurant, coffees shops and juice bar
Staff shop
Free parking on-site, including car sharing
Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas
25% staff discount on most Next products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
National and local discounts on goods and services
A digital GP healthcare service


Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.