Assistant Technologist - Home

About the Role:
Our Furniture Technologists work closely with all teams within our Home department. Ensuring we have considered trends, performance and innovation across all areas of the Home. From curtains and cushions to dining chairs and tables, plus so much more! The wealth of experience across the team ensures that quality and performance is key.

You’ll be working closely alongside the Home product teams, using your technical knowledge of furniture, to provide support and ensure product development is meeting the business’s standards for quality and value – as well as adhering to legal and industry standards.

Planning the range; evaluating new products to ensure they are legal and safe and meet performance and legal requirements.

Developing the range; providing technical support to the Product Team and promoting collaborative and close working relationships.

Support, Development and Review of the seasonal ranges; always looking out for market opportunities and new trends.

Approving and Progressing the range; providing clear and concise written and verbal communication internally and externally, ensuring that the correct documentation is used.

Preparing for launch; reporting exceptions to launch to the Product Team and line manager, with solutions to problems are met.

Managing in season; having awareness of current sales information, including best sellers.


About You:
Materials Science: Knowledge of various materials like hardwoods (e.g., oak, walnut), softwoods (e.g., pine), engineered wood (MDF, plywood), metals (steel, aluminium), plastics, and textiles. This includes understanding how materials affect durability, aesthetics, and sustainability.

Innovative Materials: Familiarity with new materials like bio-composites, recycled plastics, and sustainable woods.

Ergonomic Design: Understanding of ergonomics, ensuring furniture is designed for user comfort and optimal posture. 

Frame Construction: Knowledge of different types of furniture frames, such as kiln-dried hardwood frames etc

Mechanical Testing: Understanding how to perform load testing (ensuring furniture can handle weight capacities), fatigue testing (how furniture withstands repetitive stress), and impact testing (shock resistance).

Material Testing: Knowledge of how to test for material durability, including abrasion resistance, stain resistance, and fire retardancy, depending on the intended use and market standards.

Product manufacturing or Retail technologist experience is an advantage.
By having this comprehensive knowledge, you can help bridge the gap between design and manufacturing to ensure the furniture meets functional, aesthetic, and market demands.

Joining the Home Technology team is a super exciting opportunity indeed! As an Assistant Furniture Technologist in the Home Technology team, you'll be leveraging your technical knowledge of furniture construction and performance to contribute to product development, quality assurance, and innovation within a dynamic team.

Sponsorship 
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.