Hardlines Technical Assistant

Company: Mountain Warehouse
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Location: London
Job Description:

Description

Mountain Warehouse is a rapidly growing global retailer, with over 430 stores across the UK, Ireland, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, alongside a strong and expanding online presence. Since our founding, we’ve built a reputation for offering high-quality outdoor products at great value, supporting customers in enjoying the outdoors wherever they are.

Department

Buying

Location

London

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing your categories testing and AQL programme in line with the critical path.
  • Working with suppliers to collate compliance documents required for import.
  • Recording product comments in review meetings and following through with suppliers.
  • Managing soft hardline quality sign offs.
  • Risk assessing product and delivering product development resolutions.
  • Driving innovation in product, performance, and sustainability through benchmarking and technical advances.
  • Integral part of the buying team, working with the Product Technologist to advise on technical and sustainable suitability of fabric, construction and fit.
  • Monitoring returns data to spot patterns and delivering corrective actions plans.
  • Building supplier relationships to influence quality and fit.

We Would Like To Meet Someone Who Is

  • At least 1 years in an assistant technologist role.
  • Hardlines experience an advantage.
  • Experienced at testing review.
  • Good data management reporting skills.
  • Experience of working with offshore suppliers.
  • Good influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Team player capable of working under pressure to deadlines.
  • Organised, methodical with great attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
  • Holiday allowance
  • 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
  • Pension scheme

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Posted: September 21st, 2026