The Role
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 Fabric 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 Garment Technologists; this role is key to the whole product critical path from start to finish
What you’ll Take On
Supporting the fabric technology process from design concept to delivery; developing and elevating fabric quality is key here at Next within the Womenswear team. We are looking for someone with a great technical knowledge of fabric, ideally from a jersey background but not essential. Innovation is what we strive for here at Next and this fantastic area offers up some great opportunities for this. Working alongside the Fabric Technologist and with suppliers; reviewing fabric developments, setting and reviewing standards is a key part of the role. You will be an important support to the buying and design team, to help guide any decisions in line with Next quality expectations and legal requirements
What You’ll Bring
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 women's products including jersey and heavyweight. Utilising your qualifications & experience within fabric technology; You’ll be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of fabric sourcing, manufacturing, construction and performance. You’ll show drive and initiative to generate and implement new ideas in your department.
Your team
The Womenswear 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.
- 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
Skills Required
- Technical knowledge of fabric (sourcing, manufacturing, construction, performance)
- Experience within fabric technology or relevant textile qualification
- Experience reviewing fabric developments and setting/reviewing standards with suppliers
- Strong attention to technical detail and quality focus
- Good communication and teamwork skills to work cross-functionally
- Drive and initiative to generate and implement new ideas
- Jersey background experience
What We Do
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to better diagnose disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. In 2017, BD welcomed C. R. Bard and its products into the BD family. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com.
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