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Garment Technologist

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Fred Perry Ltd

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Technologist - FTC 3-7 Months. This is a fixed term contract role to start in January 2026. This position is within the Quality (Technical) Department reporting into the Technical Manager, working across all men's and women's product categories and sustainability. We are keen to speak to people with varied tech experience immediately available. This is a varied role to support the team during a project, you will have a hands on approach to get stuck in during a busy period.

Job Responsibility:

  • Liaising with suppliers and factories during the production to ensure technical issues are supported with clear and timely decisions to ensure shipment dates are achieved
  • Maintain technical sample tracker to track approval processes of products
  • Assessing production/shipment samples meet all fit, quality, labelling and packaging requirements
  • Assessing final AQL inspection reports, liaising with the production department to facilitate the maintenance of required ex-factory dates
  • Maintaining accurate product packages, setting up of initial prototype packs, fitting through all stages of development in collaboration with design and product development
  • Assessment and approval of all bulk fabric, prints, and trims, carrying out wash and wear trials on new qualities

Requirements:

  • Good technical knowledge of garment fitting, grading, and construction
  • The ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources, both verbally and in writing
  • Good knowledge of fabrics, lab testing, and assessment of results
  • Ability to work in structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment across multiple seasons and suppliers
  • Motivated to improve the product at every stage and strive for the highest achievable quality
  • Knowledge of kids wear, including risk assessments/health and safety
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Teams (Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator)
  • Experience of PLM & Interlink systems
What we offer:
  • Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
  • Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
  • Life insurance
  • Private healthcare
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Additional benefits with long service
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Annual Birthday vouchers
  • EAP
  • Social Events

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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