Assistant Technologist - Coventry

Job summary

Joining the team at Argos, you'll find yourself at the forefront of UK retail, in a brand that is loved by millions of customers across the country.

Responsibilities

• Supports the delivery of innovative product and new product development, through product evaluation, competitor benchmarking, customer/store feedback management, range reviews, and post-sales customer feedback.
• Ensures that Sainsbury's Argos GM and Clothing products comply with safety, legal, and quality risk assessments, thereby maintaining brand reputation and fulfilling due diligence requirements.
• Manages the creation, maintenance and updates of technical records (e.g., appraisal documents, workbooks, policies, product standards, testing reports, performance trackers) following company procedures and legal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Essential: Attention to detail in all tasks, Commercial awareness, Able to deliver results under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment, both individually and as part of a team, Good self-awareness and communication, Effective planning and prioritisation, Computer literate.
• Desirable: Manufacturing or retailer experience in a technical environment, Experience in a technical role either in the supply base or at a retailer, Ideally a degree or equivalent in relevant subject.

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