Garment Product Technologist (12 Months FTC) Menswear

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Quality at Primark

Our team has created a workplace of inspiration and growth. Be a part of building an inclusive and empowering culture, where every colleague’s unique abilities are recognised and celebrated. Collaborate with a team committed to the wellbeing of our workforce and define what it means to work at Primark.

Please note that this role will be offered as a fixed-term contract with a duration of twelve (12) months only.

What You’ll Do as a Garment Product Technologist    

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:  

• Drive the Primark Quality Strategy within Menswear Apparel, ensuring all products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Partner with Buying Teams and Suppliers to improve sampling accuracy, reduce returns, and enhance product performance.
• Monitor Returns Reports and Inspection Data to identify high-risk products and suppliers, implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver training sessions and best practice guidance to QA teams, buyers, and suppliers to strengthen quality processes.
• Provide clear, timely communication and reporting to stakeholders, supporting decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Offshore QA Teams to align Primark standards with industry benchmarks and manage CFS rejections effectively.

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.   

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.  

What You’ll Bring  

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: 

• Technical Expertise & Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of quality standards, legal requirements, and risk assessment for Menswear Apparel, ensuring products are safe, legal, and fit for purpose.
• Analytical & Commercial Mindset: Ability to evaluate product testing results, benchmark against competitors, and make commercially sound recommendations in a high-volume retail environment.
• Supplier Engagement & Relationship Building: Proven experience in collaborating with suppliers, sourcing, and ethical teams to drive quality improvements and process efficiencies.
• Communication & Influence Skills: Skilled at influencing stakeholders, delivering impactful presentations, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across departments.
• Training & Development Focus: Passion for coaching and upskilling teams, improving sampling hit rates, and contributing to Primark Quality Academy initiatives.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Strong ability to identify emerging trends, resolve quality issues quickly, and implement solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and reduce returns.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.  

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.