Assistant Fabric Technologist - Menswear

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 garment 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. Your role Travelling to factories along with developing and elevating quality is key here at Next within the Menswear team. We are looking for someone with a great knowledge of fabric. Innovation is what we strive for here at Next and this fantastic area offers up some great opportunities for this. Working with suppliers and reviewing fabric developments and setting and reviewing standards is a key part of the role. Working as an important support to the buying and design team, you will help to guide any decisions in line with the legal requirements and within Next guidelines.

As a team player; you will have great people skills and love to work collaboratively but also using your own skill set. Using your extensive technical experience & exceptional eye for technical detail, you will be working on a great department . Utilising your qualifications & experience within the assistant level of fabric technology; you will communicate effectively within a multi functional team. You'll be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of fabric including performance knowledge.

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
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