Why Matalan?

We’re a £1bn omni channel retail business, founded in the early 1980’s in Liverpool and proud of our continued ability to offer our customers high quality products at great prices. With over 220 stores in the UK, a rapidly growing online presence and a diverse product range, working here is exciting, challenging, and above all fun!

We’re committed to supporting those at the start of their career in Fashion and with our 12 month Technical Services placement, you’ll be working closely with our Garment Technologists and Buying teams to develop and update product ranges whilst maintaining Matalan's high-quality standards.

With the benefits of a dedicated on-boarding & training programme, it won’t be long before you’re involved in every step of the process and your opinion will really count something that sets us apart from other placement opportunities.

The Role

Each day is different, you’re continuously faced with new and exciting challenges, giving you the opportunity to develop and progress on your placement, and gaining knowledge to help in your future Technical Services career.

As the Technical Services Placement student, you’ll attend fit sessions with the Buying teams, taking notes and offering solutions to issues, contributing more to the meetings as your knowledge increases.

You’ll book all samples into the Technical Services team, taking measurements and organising before and during fit sessions to ensure an efficient flow of garments through the department.

You’ll contact suppliers with clear and concise comments regarding each sample, liaising with the Garment Technologists for advice and guidance.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• 20% discount
• Access to our ‘Family Extras’ website
• 12 week on boarding programme

Working hours

Monday Friday

9am 5pm

About You

To find the best student for our Technical Services team, we’d like you to have the following...

• Currently a 2nd-year student, ideally studying a clothing technology or design related degree that requires you to complete a 12-month placement. Start date - September 2022
• Previous retail work experience would be advantageous
• Self-motivated and committed to developing your skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel

Matalan value diversity and don’t discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all communities.

Matalan wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the application and interview process and ultimately, in their role. We, therefore, encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this.

This is your opportunity to be part of our exciting vision - to become the UK’s most trusted value retailer. This is Retail Made Real.

If a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close before the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.