Assistant Footwear Technologist - Childrenswear

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Leicester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Footwear Technology Manufacturing Construction Performance Communication Technical Detail Product Quality Sustainability

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Role
Let’s talk quality…When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the footwear technology field - this is the place to learn. To grow. And to thrive.

Our Footwear Technology teams work hard to ensure the quality of our [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] footwear is always of the highest standard. Working alongside the Designers, Buyers and Merchandisers; this role is key to the whole product critical path from start to finish.

What You'll Take On
Supporting the Footwear Technology process from design concept to delivery; developing and elevating quality is key here at [Employer hidden] within the Childrenswear team. Developing the range; driving technical innovation and product improvements whilst promoting collaborative and close working relationships with the footwear technology team. Approving and progressing the range; delivering good quality standards, providing clear and concise written and verbal communication internally and externally; whilst managing supply base to meet expectations. Responsibility for risk assessment, and requesting and analysing product test data, to ensure compliance with all performance, legal and safety standards. Implementing [Employer hidden] policies and sustainability targets. Managing in season; reviewing product quality throughout the season, auditing and utilising information to further improve quality.

What You'll Bring
A team player; you will have great people skills to communicate effectively within a multi-functional team. Using your technical experience & exceptional eye for technical detail gained through qualifications & experience within footwear technology; You’ll be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of manufacturing, construction and performance. You’ll show drive and initiative to generate and implement new ideas in your department.

Your team
The Childrenswear technology team at [Employer hidden] has a wealth of knowledge and experience across territories. This is an ideal opportunity to show us what you can do and to also soak up all the knowledge of those around you.

Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see:https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

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#### Apply

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#### Inform

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#### Review

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#### Offer

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