Overview
Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 17 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to create maximum joy at minimum cost – less money and less impact on the planet. Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Every person impacts the culture at Primark. Our values: Caring (we always strive to put people first), Dynamic (we bravely push the boundaries to stay ahead) and Together (we learn more, laugh more and achieve more as a team) outline the behaviours we expect of our people as we work with each other, our customers, our suppliers and our partners. Let’s see what impact you can make!
Assistant Product Technologist - Home & Lifestyle
12-month fixed term contract
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a key role in helping us develop products that meet Primark’s Quality Assurance Standards. Working closely with Product Technologists, buying teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders, you’ll support best practices and help ensure every product delivers on the quality and value our customers expect.
* Support product development by helping to assess quality, fit, and performance in line with Primark’s Quality Assurance Standards.
* Collaborate with Product Technologists, buying teams, and suppliers to maintain best practices and resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
* Assist in testing and compliance processes, ensuring products meet commercial, legal, and industry requirements, including labelling and safety standards.
* Monitor product performance through returns data, customer feedback, and competitor benchmarking to identify opportunities for improvement.
* Contribute to supplier engagement by communicating quality expectations, sharing feedback, and supporting continuous improvement plans.
* Help prepare key documents such as tech packs, scorecards, and reports that support decision-making and cost efficiencies.
* Develop awareness of ethical and compliance processes, including supplier audits and standards, to better understand performance across the supply base.
* Communicate clearly and inclusively with colleagues and external partners, tailoring messages to different audiences and building positive relationships.
* Contribute to training and knowledge-sharing initiatives, such as the Primark Quality Academy, to help build capability across teams and suppliers.
* Take ownership of personal development by seeking learning opportunities, showing flexibility, and supporting team goals with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
What You’ll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.
Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
REQ ID: JR-217
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