Assistant Technologist - Knitwear

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

End-to-end clothing product development Product quality assurance Organisational skills Time management Communication skills Data analysis and insight Product specification creation Collaboration in cross-functional teams

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant Technologist - Knitwear

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an Assistant Technologist for the knitwear team. This is a permanent, full-time role based in London Support Office (hybrid working). Salary: Competitive + Benefits. Closing date: 7th May 2026.

About the Role

From Merchandising and Marketing to Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning, our mission is to deliver stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials. As we continue to transform our business, we are looking for a results-driven colleague with a passion for product, strong collaborative mindset, creativity, and commercial focus. This role supports the development and delivery of a commercial, profitable Womenswear range that maximises sales opportunities while maintaining high standards of quality and fit. We are currently seeking an Assistant Technologist to join the knitwear Technical team. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the end-to-end clothing product development process, a strong passion for product quality, and excellent organisational and time management skills. You will work within a fast-paced, collaborative team, supporting the delivery of the technical strategy across the Business Unit. To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week.

Who You Are

  • Ability to learn new technical skills, absorb information and manage own personal development.
  • Excellent communication skills within GM technical function, design and buying, supply base and global Sourcing Offices.
  • Multi tasked orientated working to tight deadlines, understanding when to take decisions and when to seek guidance.
  • To be able to analyse data and drive insights to support strategic thinking.
  • Knowledge and experience of creating product specifications.

Benefits

  • 20% colleague discount after probation
  • Competitive holiday entitlement with option to buy extra days
  • Discretionary bonus schemes
  • Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
  • Training and development programmes
  • Perks via M&S Choices portal
  • Industry-leading parental, adoption, and neonatal policies
  • Wellbeing support including 24/7 Virtual GP
  • Charity volunteer day
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