Junior Footwear Technologist

The QC Technical Team are expanding and have created an unmissable opportunity to join the department as
a Junior Footwear Technologist.
Reporting to the QC Manager & Assistant Manager, the successful candidate will be offered guidance, training
and possible future progression opportunities.
This office based role would be an ideal for someone who is a strong communicator and a problem solver who is detail orientated, with a passion for our product. Experience in quality inspection and of production factories is essential, ideally within the retail/ fashion industry.
The successful applicants skill set will include, but is not limited to:
A creative approach to problem solving.
Enthusiastic with a real willingness to learn.
Excellent communication skills on email, video calls and on the phone.
Competent computer user and a keen eye for detail.
An understanding of chemistry would be an advantage - but not essential.

The main responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Analysing worn & unworn returns reports & physical returns.
Communicating with suppliers regarding faulty product.
Assessment of samples for fit & construction from factories & communicating improvements required.
Managing samples through the different sample types.
Liaising with the buying department on a regular basis.
Final checking of deliveries against samples.
Dealing with queries about product from other departments.
The successful applicant will be based from our J4 Bathgate office (Monday-Friday 8am -4pm) but
must also be flexible to attend our Livingston office when required and will include an element of business
travel to Europe and potentially further afield.

About the location

Neilson Square is the home of our original warehouse and distribution centre, as well as many head office functions. Situated in Livingston, our site is in-between Edinburgh and Glasgow and very easily reached by car and public transport.