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Assistant Fabric Technologist - Childrenswear
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Assistant Fabric Technologist – Next Children’s Wear
Working Pattern
Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours (8am–6pm) flexible.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Fabric Technologist to join the Next Children’swear team.
At Next, we prioritise quality—a principle reflected in our loyal customer base, who consistently return for our renowned high-quality products. For anyone specialising in fabric technology, this is where you can learn, grow, and thrive.
What You’ll Take On
Supporting the fabric technology process from design to delivery, your role will focus on developing and elevating fabric quality, a cornerstone of Next’s innovation-driven ethos.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working alongside the Fabric Technologist, product teams, and suppliers
- Reviewing fabric developments and setting/reviewing technical standards
- Guiding buying and design teams in decisions aligned with:
- Next’s quality expectations
- Sustainability initiatives
- Legal compliance
- Driving innovation in fabric technology for woven and jersey children’swear
What You’ll Bring
Essential
✔ Exceptional technical expertise in fabric technology, with a keen eye for detail ✔ Strong understanding of:
- Fabric sourcing
- Manufacturing processes
- Performance evaluation
- Legal and ethical standards
✔ Driven and proactive—able to generate and implement new ideas that enhance the team ✔ Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
Nice-To-Have (if applicable)
📌 Direct experience in children’swear or sustainable fabric innovations 📌 Familiarity with industry regulations (e.g., REACH, GOTS, Oeko-Tex)
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The Next Children’swear Technology team brings diverse expertise across global markets, making it an ideal opportunity to:
- Showcase your skills
- Expand your knowledge through mentorship and collaboration
About Next
The Company
Next is a FTSE-100 retail leader, employing over 44,000 people. As the UK’s second-largest fashion retailer, we dominate the children’swear market with:
- Over 450 stores globally
- Next Online accessible in 80+ countries
The Team Culture
We foster a collaborative, innovation-driven environment, empowering every team member to thrive.
Tech Stack: Powered by Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Meet), with extensive training for new hires.
Benefits
| Category | Perks |
|---|---|
| Holiday | 25 days + bank holidays |
| Compensation | Profit-related bonus (based on company performance) |
| Health | Private medical insurance (surgery choices) + Aviva Digicare |
| Financial | - Sharesave scheme (discounted NEXT shares) |
| - Pension (employer/employee contributions + optional AVCs) | |
| - Staff discount (25% off NEXT products + extended discounts) | |
| - Wagestream (wage optimisation) | |
| - Salary finance (affordable loans, savings tools) | |
| Wellbeing | - Life assurance |
| - Wellhub (discounted gym membership, mental health support) | |
| - Simply Health (healthcare subscription service) | |
| - Onsite GP & Physio (Leicester HQ) | |
| - Free eye tests (vouchers) | |
| Preferential Schemes | - Direct-to-work deliveries (free for our offices) |
| - VIP sale access (early entry to sale events) | |
| - Next staff shops (exclusive access) | |
| - Octopus Energy (electric vehicle incentives) | |
| - Free parking (excluding London HQ) | |
| - Travel2Next (designated bus services) | |
| - Onsite dining (excluding London HQ) | |
| - Local/national discounts (cinemas, retail, etc.) |
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➡ All benefits are discretionary and subject to eligibility/conditions.
Note on Sponsorship
Candidates requiring work visa sponsorship must meet the Home Office skilled-worker requirements. Further details.
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Accessibility & Support
Next is committed to fair recruitment practices. If you need workplace adjustments for your application or interview, contact: 📧 headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (subject: Workplace Adjustments) 📞 0116 284 2486 (leave a voicemail)
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