£35K/yr
Leicester, England
Permanent, Variable

Fabric Technologist

Posted by Tagged Resources.

The Company:

Our client is a fashion brand specialising in unique ladieswear - specifically soft separates including dresses, tops, skirts etc. They are now seeking a Fabric Technologist to join the team who has worked in the industry, has testing experience and is used to working in a fast paced environment.

The Role:

  • To ensure all fabrics on our orders/PO's have relevant testing
  • Chase mills/suppliers for existing test reports
  • Cross referencing testing available on system - if expired request new reports
  • Sending out fabric to testing labs where necessary or submission forms to mills/suppliers to carryout testing
  • Staying on top of pending reports and chasing lab for test reports
  • Liaising with production team - prioritising urgent styles ensuring no delays
  • Working with the Design, Production and Technical team ensuring fabrics etc are fit for purpose.
  • Working on products from initial design through to the final product.
  • Being able to have the initiative to order washcares based on testing for all wording
  • To ensure all washcares are ordered in advance of delivery using both internal system and external systems
  • Using Datalink system to upload testing to component sheets and updated against PAS for each style number
  • Communicating with various stakeholders including customers and departments to ensure testing is approved on all PAS's

Skills Required:

  • Minimum 2 years experience within a Fabric Technologist role
  • Previous experience gained either with a UK High Street supplier or retailer as a Fabric Technologist
  • Knowledge and experience of fitting garments/products.
  • Full IT literate including Excel.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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