At Pentex, integrity is at the heart of everything we do; from the way we work through to the products we create. Combining creative design with responsible and ethical practices, we deliver fashion solutions that are built for today and ready for the future.
Since our beginnings in East London in the 1960s, Pentex has grown into a global design and manufacturing partner. Throughout that journey, one value has remained constant: doing the right thing.
We believe in doing what’s right, putting our customers first and holding ourselves to high standards in everything we do. Every partnership we build, every garment we produce and every order we deliver reflects our commitment to working with honesty, care and integrity which is the ethos that continues to define the Pentex way.
The Role
Would you like to join an innovative company where you’ll be responsible for supporting our Technical team in assessing, measuring and tracking samples, helping to maintain quality and accuracy throughout the sampling process, while building the skills and experience needed to develop into a Garment Technologist?
Main Responsibilities
- Assess all incoming design samples against the tech pack, specifications and customer standards
- Measure samples and accurately record results on spec sheets and tracking systems
- Provide extra support to the technical team during busy sampling periods to help keep turnaround times on track
- Check the quality of fabric, trims and make on samples, and flag any issues to the technical team
- Keep the sample tracker up to date, ensuring samples are logged, labelled and stored correctly
- Help prepare sample comments and feedback to factories, under the guidance of the garment technologists
- Keep the tech room organised, including sample archives, reference garments and equipment
- Work closely with the design, buying and merchandising teams to support the critical path
- Ensure machines have the trims needed to start samples that have been cut
- Be trained and developed into a Garment Technologist, building knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading and quality standards
Your Experience
- A completed qualification in a fashion, textiles or garment technology related subject
- Experience working in a retail or manufacturing environment is desirable though not essential
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to measuring and recording data
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple samples and deadlines at once
- Good written and verbal communication skills, to liaise effectively with the technical, design, buying and merchandising teams
- A genuine interest in garment construction, fit and quality, with a good eye for product
- Proactive, with the confidence to use initiative and flag issues early
- Comfortable working at pace in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment
- Familiarity with tech packs, spec sheets or PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems is advantageous though not essential
What we Offer - London
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Reward and recognition platform
- Long service awards
- Discounted sample sales where proceeds are donated to charity
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Junior Garment Technologist employer: Pentex Ltd
Join a vibrant team passionate about textiles and fashion, where you will have the opportunity to grow your skills in fabric sourcing and development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration across departments, ensuring you gain valuable experience while enjoying benefits like generous annual leave, a company pension scheme, and engaging social events. Located in a dynamic environment, we prioritise employee well-being with perks such as fresh fruit in the office and early finish Fridays, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
