Description
We are looking for an experienced Product Technologist to join our expanding Home team.
The successful candidate will have technical expertise in Furniture, a keen analytical mind, and the ability to manage the technical development of new products.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Home product teams to provide technical support and ensure product development meets business standards for quality and value
- Manage the technical development of new furniture products and ranges
- Analyse product test data and approve the range
- Work with the Home product team to progress development and agree on a critical path
- Ensure the business is prepared for launch and that all areas receive necessary samples and information
- Manage new products in-season, following up with issues, analysing returns data, and carrying out store visits and supplier factory evaluations
Requirements
- Applied technical knowledge of Furniture construction and performance
- Highly organised with good prioritisation skills
- Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written
- Product manufacturing experience is an advantage
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Profit-related bonus
- Management share options
- Company car or car allowance
- Private medical insurance
- Sharesave scheme
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Group income protection
- Wagestream
- Salary finance
- 25% staff discount on most NEXT products
- Direct to work
- VIP sale
- Access to NEXT staff shops
- Octopus energy
- Free parking
- Travel2NEXT
- On-site dining facilities
- National and local discounts
- Wellhub
- Simply health
- Aviva Digicare Workplace+
- Onsite GP
- Onsite Physio
- A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners
- Free eye testing
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