Technologist - FTC

Position: Technologist - 12 months FTC
About the role We are looking for a Technologist specialising in Womenswear to support our Tech Services team in creating quality products for our ranges. As a Technologist, you'll be responsible for:
Maintaining responsibility for all aspects of quality for a specified product range Setting quality standards and specifications ensuring Matalan achieves its goal of delivering outstanding value to its customers, contributing to continued growth Where applicable, ensuring that Matalan sizing policy is maintained consistently across products and sizing is regularly reviewed Ensuring product performance requirements are established and maintained through supplier education, testing and monitoring Agreeing manufacturing methods are achievable in bulk production, resulting in products that will perform to requirements after purchase Applying appropriate methods of communication with supplier bases, showing initiative and creative thinking where necessary to solve problems Working closely with the Buying department to build new quality initiatives into products to constantly improve member offers Undertaking supplier visits to improve quality standards, improve working relationships and increase personal knowledge of manufacturing capabilities/developments About You