Like the idea of joining the Saltrock Team? We’re looking for a Garment Technologist to come aboard and join the next part of our adventure!

For over 30 years, we have designed family clothes and accessories with bold colours and patterns, to perfectly reflect our customers sense of adventure and lifestyle; taking inspiration from land and sea.

Designed in the South West since 1988 we have grown into a strong retail network and ecommerce business, and have other brand touch points through UK wide events, ambassadors and charity partners.Everything we do is guided by Creativity and the energy in new ideas, new designs and fresh thinking, always putting the customer first.

As a Garment Technologist you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and fit of samples and production garments across a mix of categories.

Product categories include Men’s, Women's and kids both knitted and woven product as well as a full range of accessories.

Working closely with the Buying and Design teams you will take ownership of the Saltrock block, standardising the fit whilst ensuring delivery is in line with the critical path and the highest standards are maintained.

Garment Technologist - The Role:

·Produce clear and detailed technical specifications and graded specs.

·Prepare technical packs for factories, problem solve and handle production and capacity issues.

·Lead regular meetings with Buying and Design and effectively put into work any new development samples required.

·Produce clear and detailed technical specifications, and prepare technical packs for factories, problem solve and handle production issues.

·Handle all product submissions for fitting, logging and filing to build a fully sealed range.

·Arrange and lead all fit meetings, daily if required, bringing all pre measured garments and previous fits for reference.

·Relay comments directly to factories and explain any amendments required.

·Where required request and manage any relevant testing reports for that product.

·Ensure all technical information is kept up to date and any necessary alterations are made following sample reviews and fit sessions.

·Monitor and request samples through the making process using the critical path to ensure that they meet deadline dates, are to a high quality standard and meet all required specifications.

·Occasional travel to the offshore factories to assess products at Pre production and Production AQL stages might be required.

Skills/Experience Required

·       Minimum of 3years experience in similar clothing environment, within a garment technical/technologist position.

·       Proven track record in establishing and maintaining quality and fit standards with factories.

·       Excellent hands on experience of the fit process from creating graded specs through to final production sample.

·       A confident, enthusiastic, proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills.

·       Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

What we offer you

• Full time, permanent contract. 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
• Rest and relaxation are important, we offer above statutory holiday, 33 days per year (inc. bank holidays), pro rata for part time team members and after 5 years on your journey you will be rewarded with an extra 2 days
• Your birthday is a REAL big deal, you will receive an extra day holiday for this to be taken on or in the week of your birthday
• Giving back to the community is so important, it is a big part of our journey, you will have 3 days per year to support with charitable causes
• 50% discount (off RRP) on all Saltrock and Ben Sherman products, 60% discount (off RRP) on Crew Clothing Products. This is also offered to friends and family.
• Private GP and EAP service

Reporting to:  Head of Design

Like the idea of joining the Saltrock Team? We’re looking for a Garment Technologist to come aboard and join the next part of our adventure!

For over 30 years, we have designed family clothes and accessories with bold colours and patterns, to perfectly reflect our customers sense of adventure and lifestyle; taking inspiration from land and sea.

Designed in the South West since 1988 we have grown into a strong retail network and ecommerce business, and have other brand touch points through UK wide events, ambassadors and charity partners.Everything we do is guided by Creativity and the energy in new ideas, new designs and fresh thinking, always putting the customer first.

As a Garment Technologist you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and fit of samples and production garments across a mix of categories.

Product categories include Men’s, Women's and kids both knitted and woven product as well as a full range of accessories.

Working closely with the Buying and Design teams you will take ownership of the Saltrock block, standardising the fit whilst ensuring delivery is in line with the critical path and the highest standards are maintained.

Garment Technologist - The Role:

·Produce clear and detailed technical specifications and graded specs.

·Prepare technical packs for factories, problem solve and handle production and capacity issues.

·Lead regular meetings with Buying and Design and effectively put into work any new development samples required.

·Produce clear and detailed technical specifications, and prepare technical packs for factories, problem solve and handle production issues.

·Handle all product submissions for fitting, logging and filing to build a fully sealed range.

·Arrange and lead all fit meetings, daily if required, bringing all pre measured garments and previous fits for reference.

·Relay comments directly to factories and explain any amendments required.

·Where required request and manage any relevant testing reports for that product.

·Ensure all technical information is kept up to date and any necessary alterations are made following sample reviews and fit sessions.

·Monitor and request samples through the making process using the critical path to ensure that they meet deadline dates, are to a high quality standard and meet all required specifications.

·Occasional travel to the offshore factories to assess products at Pre production and Production AQL stages might be required.

Skills/Experience Required

·       Minimum of 3years experience in similar clothing environment, within a garment technical/technologist position.

·       Proven track record in establishing and maintaining quality and fit standards with factories.

·       Excellent hands on experience of the fit process from creating graded specs through to final production sample.

·       A confident, enthusiastic, proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills.

·       Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

What we offer you

• Full time, permanent contract. 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
• Rest and relaxation are important, we offer above statutory holiday, 33 days per year (inc. bank holidays), pro rata for part time team members and after 5 years on your journey you will be rewarded with an extra 2 days
• Your birthday is a REAL big deal, you will receive an extra day holiday for this to be taken on or in the week of your birthday
• Giving back to the community is so important, it is a big part of our journey, you will have 3 days per year to support with charitable causes
• 50% discount (off RRP) on all Saltrock and Ben Sherman products, 60% discount (off RRP) on Crew Clothing Products. This is also offered to friends and family.
• Private GP and EAP service

Reporting to:  Head of Design