Junior Fabric Technologist

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK fashion supplier, currently looking for a Junior Fabric Technologist to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to develop their technical expertise within a fast-paced, established fashion business, working closely with experienced technologists on fabric testing, quality and compliance across ladies multiproduct.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Work with fabric mills to ensure that fabric is submitted for testing in-line with the critical path.
• Review bulk test reports and work with mills to improve fabric qualities which don't meet standards.
• Assist with fabric approvals and communicate comments clearly to our customers' ( both on email and individual testing platforms).
• Check fabric information is accurate on mill fabric specifications.
• Assist with in-house quality checks such as washing shrinkage, print durability and colourfastness.
• Support sustainability and compliance requirements by chasing mills for relevant certifications such as GRS Transaction Certificates.
• Help maintain the company's fabric and yarn database and add new qualities to the system (ensuring information is accurate).

Person Specifications:

• Good understanding of textile testing and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good Microsoft Office/Excel skills.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in fashion and textile innovation.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Textile Technology, Textile Science, Fashion Technology or a related discipline is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of textile fibres, yarns, fabric construction and finishing.