- Complete the requirements of the relevant apprenticeship standard and participate in Pentland Brands’ internal apprenticeship programme
- Support research into existing, emerging, and early-stage materials technologies relevant to sports and outdoor products
- Investigate adjacent industry solutions and assess their relevance to Pentland Brands’ product needs
- Assist in evaluating woven, knitted, non-woven, synthetic, bio-based, and bio-polymer materials
- Manage physical and digital materials libraries, including cataloguing, archiving, and record maintenance
- Create structured material comparison matrices covering performance, sustainability, and technical criteria
- Support in-house and external laboratory testing to assess material performance and suitability
- Assist materials specialists with academic and technical literature reviews
- Liaise under supervision with mills, tier-2 suppliers, and material originators to gather technical and sustainability data
- Contribute to sustainability assessments with responsible business and sustainability teams
- Communicate materials research and insights to internal stakeholders
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow materials handling best practice
- Build understanding of commercial innovation, sustainability, and performance trade-offs
- Contribute to presentations, summaries, and updates for materials and R&D forums
Requirements
- Commitment to completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship standard and Pentland Brands’ internal apprenticeship programme
- Strong interest in materials science, textiles, sustainability, or product innovation
- Academic or practical exposure to science, engineering, or materials-related subjects
- Curiosity about emerging technologies and sustainability challenges
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to research, structure, and summarise technical information
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence working collaboratively across teams
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a commercial environment
- Openness to feedback, mentoring, and structured development
- Alignment with Pentland Brands’ values and ways of working
Core Competencies
Demonstrates a strong foundation in materials science and sustainability, with the ability to conduct research, evaluate materials, and communicate insights effectively. Committed to completing a nationally recognized apprenticeship while contributing to product innovation and sustainability assessments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Materials Science
- Sustainability Assessment
- Technical Research
- Organizational Skills
- Clear Communication
Hard Skills
- Materials Evaluation
- Technical Literature Review
- Data Analysis
- Material Comparison Matrices
- Laboratory Testing Support
Soft Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Adaptability
- Openness to Feedback
Certifications & Qualifications
- Nationally Recognized Apprenticeship Standard
Industry Keywords
- Textiles
- Emerging Technologies
- Product Innovation
- Sustainability Challenges
- Commercial Environment
Tools & Technologies
- Digital Materials Library Management
- Cataloguing Systems
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