Textile Technologist Quality Controller job with Alexander Hancock Ltd

Our client is an outstanding local employer who are seeking a Textile Technologist / Quality Controller to join their already successful team.

Main Purpose of Role:

To work with internal Design, Production and Sales teams to ensure our products are delivered in to the UK from overseas suppliers to correct specification, colour and fabric performance.

Key Tasks & Accountabilities:

To provide technical advice on fabric / product specifications and wash performance when liaising with internal departments, suppliers and customers.
To evaluate and report on fabric and product submissions for quality, weave, colour, print, stitch and presentation.
To evaluate and control customer pre-shipment submission and approval process.
To arrange, monitor, submit and maintain fabric and product test reports.
To administer and maintain fabric and product specification documents for issue to our overseas suppliers and customers where required.
To liaise, as required, with our overseas suppliers on all aspects of product specification, quality and presentation matters.
To gain a clear understanding of fabric print layouts, lay plans and utilisation, leading to an ability to create ratings spreadsheets showing fabric usages for our products.
To control and administer a comprehensive, detailed archive facility of all sample submissions over a 3+ year history.
To provide support, back-up and holiday cover to Quality Supervisor, Production Controller and Quality Manager as required.

Person Specification:

Skills Essential:

Experience Essential:

IT and Personal skills Essential