Why join us
Joining us as an Assistant Technologist at Sainsbury's offers you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality products to our customers. As an Assistant Technologist, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with safety, legal, and quality standards, working closely with suppliers, product developers, and various teams across the organisation. You will have the chance to contribute to projects that drive product innovation and improvement, as well as support our commitment to sustainability through our Net Zero initiatives. We value your expertise and provide a supportive environment where you can enhance your skills and achieve personal and professional growth. Join us in our pursuit of excellence and contribute to our diverse and inclusive culture that values collaboration and continuous development.
What you'll do
As an Assistant Technologist, your role will be to support the delivery of all aspects of the Sainsbury's Brand product and technical plans for your assigned product area within our Clothing team. With a focus on safety, legality, and quality, you will work closely with suppliers, the Sainsbury's brand support team, product developers, trading, supply chain, and retail teams to ensure the consistent production of great quality products that meet our agreed specifications, standards, and policies. You will collaborate with the Technical Manager to drive the quality and technical agenda for your product area, including the delivery of Net Zero commitments through our suppliers, while keeping the customer at the heart of all decisions. Your responsibilities will include managing projects for product quality improvement, implementing and challenging quality standards, creating action plans to reduce complaints, developing supplier targets, maintaining accurate product information, driving improvements in the customer offer, and actively engaging with the supply base. You will also be responsible for monitoring supplier compliance through site visits and audits. With your technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and success of Sainsbury's brand products.
Who you are
You are a highly capable professional with a strong focus on ensuring the safety, legality, and appropriate quality of our products. With your technical expertise, you work collaboratively with suppliers, product developers, and various teams to deliver great quality products that meet our specifications, standards, and policies. Your ability to manage projects, implement quality standards, and drive innovation in product quality showcases your attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional products. You are a proactive individual who takes ownership of complaint reduction action plans and works closely with suppliers to deliver on these plans. Your understanding of technical and manufacturing experience, along with your commercial awareness, enables you to effectively manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement. With excellent communication and organisational skills, you contribute to the achievement of targets and play a vital role in maintaining Sainsbury's brand reputation for quality and safety.
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrable product knowledge in slippers or related product areas, with understanding of product construction and quality standards
- Experience in product testing processes, with the ability to support or interpret testing requirements and outcomes
- Experience within clothing, footwear, or accessories categories, with transferable knowledge of garment or product development
- Ability to work in a hybrid office environment, with base location being our Coventry - Ansty Park Store Support Centre
