We are looking for a Garment Tech Admin Assistant to join Team OB in our Support Office.

As a Garment Tech Admin Assistant at OB, you will provide support to ensure the smooth running of the department, enabling the tech team to help suppliers successfully deliver the product on time and to the required Oliver Bonas standard. You will work closely with our Designers, Buyers, Quality Control and Warehouse teams as well as our suppliers.

Our Support Office is based in Tolworth, near Chessington, only a 30-minute journey from London Waterloo. We offer hybrid working with a split of 3 days in the office and 2 days home working per week, and are open to having conversations about working flexibly.

A bit about us …

At Oliver Bonas (OB), our values of Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind are integral to everything we do. Collaboration, imagination, curiosity, and teamwork are key to our success, and everyone has their part to play in making OB a special place to work.

Having fun is key, and a playful and positive approach creates an optimistic environment. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we are serious about what we do.

Our team knows their stuff. They’re confident and creative and unafraid to challenge convention to find solutions, taking accountability for their actions, but always with kindness and humility.

More about the role …

An OB Garment Tech Admin Assistant will:

Prepare for fit meetings by collecting all relevant samples and ensuing that all tech packs are available and updated
Assist in measuring garments prior to fit sessions
Assist in chasing test reports from suppliers and compile weekly reports
Initiate and action wearer trials when needed across all categories
Contribute to product improvements through technical research
Attend the monthly meeting with the QC team and update tech team
Chase sustainable material/product certification from suppliers and compile reports
Order and prepare samples and help in fit reviews
Compile seasonal seal rate for all product areas
Keep suppliers up to date with our technical standards and procedures
Liaise with Technologists across the business to ensure standards are consistent
Contribute to product improvements through technical research
Be the first point of contact for booking models
Ensure all samples are labelled and stored
Admin tasks such as reviewing stationary, post and filing

Bonas Benefits:

Generous employee discount up to 50% off all OB products
Free access to our 24 hour employee assistance programme with Care First – offering financial, emotional and vocational support
Flexible holiday – 30 days (including bank holidays) – increasing to 35 days with length of service
Annual discretionary profit related bonus scheme
Free membership for our Westfield Health Cash Plan or Private Medical
Auto-enrolment into our pension plan
Free access to our onsite gym
Cycle to work scheme
Refer a Friend incentive
Quarterly free lunch
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Voice network and EDI team
Mental Health First Aider support
Education and support throughout Looop eLearning platform

What we look for:

Relevant qualifications or experience
Knowledge of garment construction, grading and manufacturing methods and basic patter cutting would be an advantage
Ability to fit soft accessories will be an advantage
Knowledge of different fibres & fabrics is essential
Knowledge of wash care symbols and labels preferred
Interest and basic understanding of sustainability
A team player who has the willingness and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
An enthusiasm to learn with a can-do approach
Proactive and adaptable to change
An ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Good planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
Competent knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
Excellent attention to detail

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at OB

At Oliver Bonas, our promise is to do our bit to make living a joyful experience and give cause for optimism. This promise is central to our work in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). To bring joy to others, we must first ensure everyone at OB feels valued, included and most importantly, can be themselves at work.

It is important to us that our brand reflects wider society and the communities in which we operate. As a result, we welcome all eligible applicants for this role however we are particularly interested in speaking to eligible candidates from the Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage communities.

Oliver Bonas is a Disability Confident Committed employer under the Disability Confident employer scheme.

To read more about our ED&I commitments, head over to the EDI page on our website: https://www.oliverbonas.com/meet-the-team/diversity