Knitwear Fabric Technologist - Menswear

Team: Menswear

Salary: [Not specified]

About us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and the market leader in Kidswear. We have over 500 stores, plus Next Online, serving customers in over 70 countries worldwide. We’ve gone global!

Your role

Based at Head Office in Enderby, Leicestershire. Working pattern: 5 days a week onsite, with some flexibility once embedded into the role. Core hours are between 8am to 6pm.

Our Fabric Technology team ensures the quality of Next products is of the highest standard. You will work alongside Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, and Garment Technologists. The knitwear product area within Menswear is vast and exciting, perfect for the right candidate.

This role involves travelling to factories, sourcing fabric and yarns, and developing and elevating quality standards. We seek someone with extensive knowledge and proven experience in yarn and fabric technology. Innovation is key at Next, and this role offers great opportunities to drive fabric/yarn development, set standards, and work with suppliers. You will be an integral part of the product team, guiding decisions in line with legal requirements and Next guidelines.

About you

You are a team player with excellent people skills, capable of working collaboratively and independently. You possess extensive technical experience and an exceptional eye for detail, with qualifications and experience in fabric technology. You communicate effectively within a multifunctional team and have a strong understanding of fabric performance and technical knowledge.

Sponsorship

Applicants requiring sponsorship must meet Home Office requirements. For more information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

We encourage early applications as the recruitment process begins immediately. The role may close earlier if filled.

What\’s next

• 25% discount on most Next, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap*, and Victoria\’s Secret* products (when purchased through Next)
• Company performance-based bonus
• On-site nursery with OFSTED outstanding rating
• 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off branded beauty products
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Discounts at Staff Shops
• Affordable on-site restaurants
• Access to digital GP and health services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial wellbeing programs
• Apprenticeships for on-the-job growth and qualifications
• Direct to Work service for online and in-store purchases with next-day free collection
• Support networks and community groups
• Discounted gym memberships via Wellhub

Benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We support all candidates during the application process and provide workplace adjustments for those with disabilities or long-term conditions. Contact us at headoffice_careers@next.co.uk or call 0116 284 2486.

Job Info

• Job ID: 71268
• Category: Design & Technology
• Posted: 07/01/2025, 08:14 AM
• Apply By: 07/15/2025, 10:59 PM
• Schedule: Full-time

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