Junior Footwear Technologist

The QC Technical Team are expanding and have created an unmissable opportunity to join the department as
a Junior Footwear Technologist.
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.

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.