Overview
A great opportunity to join our high‑performing Fabrics team at M&S, playing an integral role at the heart of product creation. The team operates in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, with a strong and supportive culture.
We’re looking for a Technical Admin Assistant who is organized, proactive, and keen to learn. This role is ideal for someone at the early stages of their career in fashion or product development, with a genuine interest in fabrics and a desire to grow within a technical function.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll support the day‑to‑day running of the fabrics team, managing key data, tracking fabric developments and samples, and preparing for meetings and fit sessions. You’ll play an important part in ensuring quality and performance standards are consistently met, while gaining end‑to‑end exposure to the fabric lifecycle.
- Contribute as an active member of the team to work within a commercially focused culture and support the Fabric Technologist and Sustainability teams where required.
- Understanding of PLM system – Including CP Management and reporting.
- Be aware of fabric development process and support Fabric Technologist to upload supporting documents to PLM.
- Communicate information to Fabric Technologist, Project Managers and wider Fabric & Sustainability team.
- Support technology teams with PLM fabric library management to ensure clean data input, consolidation of like materials and correct documentation is available for approval and traceability.
Qualifications
- Basic understanding of garment and fabric technology.
- Computer literate, strong Excel skills and knowledge of PLM systems.
- Good organisational skills and an eye for detail.
- Multitask orientated with the ability to work to deadlines to achieve the Buying critical path.
- Understanding of Marks & Spencer buying process.
Benefits
- 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation.
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more.
- Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future.
- Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one.
- Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal.
- Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave.
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health service.
- One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you.
Inclusivity
We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.
Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
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