Knitwear Production Technical Lead

15 hours ago


South Shields, South Tyneside, United Kingdom Barbour Full time
About the Opportunity

As a Product Technician – Knitwear at Barbour, you will play a vital role in developing new seasonal ranges of Knitwear, ensuring they meet our high standards of quality and fit. This is an excellent opportunity to work with our Design team and Technical Manager to create products that are both stylish and functional.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Design to source and develop Knitwear seasonally, aligned to business needs.
  • In conjunction with key suppliers, check and measure development through to sealing samples, assessing against specifications.
  • Support bulk production sealing procedures and quality control.
  • Update the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system with technical information.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Degree in Garment Technology/ Fashion or related equivalent, ideally specialising in knitwear.
  • Experience working in a similar role across product development, garment tech.
  • Strong understanding of yarns, construction, pattern cutting, and garment fit in knitwear.
  • Previous use of PLM system/s or similar an advantage.
Benefits and Perks
  • Estimated salary: £38,000 - £48,000 per annum.
  • Discretionary Company bonus scheme.
  • Staff discount.
  • Staff shop.
  • Healthcare cash plan.
  • 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Subsidised canteen.


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