Trims Assistant

Trims Assistant

Department: Home Production

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

Reporting To: Production Buyer

Description

The Trims Assistant plays a key role in supporting the production process by supporting with the sourcing, managing the orders and tracking of trims. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a keen interest in fashion production.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all trims are delivered on time to support production schedules.
• Communicate effectively with factories and trim suppliers to anticipate and resolve potential issues or delays.
• Monitor and update the Critical Path, flagging any risks or delays to the Production Buyer and wider team.
• Manage trim stock levels proactively to prevent shortages or excess.
• Order, track, and maintain trim samples, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Raise trim orders for Home Production styles.
• Manage Kimball ordering for Home Production.
• Maintain accurate data across systems including MDS, trim database, and purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers, Designers, and Buyers to support trim development and approvals.
• Track shipments and follow up to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Support in preparing trim components for sample packs and product development.
• Provide general support to the production team as needed, assisting with day-to-day coordination tasks.
• Risk assess trims and ensure the relevant test reports are received and approved.

Skills

• Organised, able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented with an interest in fashion production.
• Basic knowledge of garment production and supply chain processes is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with production tracking systems.

About Us

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do.

This role is based at our Head Office in West London.

What we can offer you:

• Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!
• Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway!
• A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.
• Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.
• Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.
• Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.
• 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!

Keeping You Safe

At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, please visit www.gov.uk.

Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about this interview process, check out our hiring process below.