About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a Product Technologist who would relish the opportunity to develop their career by working on a wide range of quality products, offer invaluable support to the resolute team and in return enjoy rewarding career prospects.
What will you be doing?
You will be responsible for the approval & overall quality of seasonal product ranges in line with critical path targets. By owning the technical approval of our hardlines product range, you will set quality standards and ensure that our products are fit for purpose.
Working closely with suppliers and other third parties you will generate workbooks, approve the initial product with full detailed comments for suppliers to acknowledge before submitting pre-production samples as well as documentation of updates within the supplier manual and product compliance files.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Monitor customer and store returns; collate, analyse data and issue reports
- Approve supplier submissions for barcodes, care labels and packaging
- Accurately file documentation and add relevant approvals to critical path tracker
- QC stock when required against gold seal standard
- Issue product performance testing samples when required, record and act upon findings
- Control and issue pre-production samples during the product life cycle
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will being hard lines product knowledge coupled with ability to support apparel process if required in a relevant field of product technology as well as proven experience of working within a busy technical department.
Experience of audit and testing procedures will be essential along with knowhow of SharePoint and/or a PDM based system
Why should you apply?
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be at our Distribution Centre in Whiston
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.
You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.
At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.
