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Location: Head Office, PULSAR, Unit 2 Indurent Park Broomhall, Worcester, WR5 2QRSalary: Depending on experienceContract: Initial 3-month temporary contract, with a view to extend for a further 3 months before view to permanent employment, subject to performance and business requirementsHours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per weekPermanent Contract Benefits: 23 days holiday + 2 days accrued after service (plus an additional 5 days after 10 years' service) + birthday off each year. Company pension scheme Free onsite parkingReporting to: Head of Product, Ethics, Compliance & Sustainability (PECS)---Role OverviewPULSAR is seeking an experienced Garment Technician / Quality Control Technician to support the review, standardisation, and quality control of our high visibility, base layers, flame retardant and electric ARC clothing collections.The initial focus of the role will be on fit, sizing, and updating the size charts in technical product specifications (Workbooks) across all ranges, creating standardised size charts for current and new products. As the role develops (and if made permanent), responsibilities will expand to cover bulk production quality control, fabric inspection, stock checks, returns process and supplier liaison.This role is critical in establishing and maintaining consistent sizing standards across all product ranges, ensuring customers can confidently select the same size across the entire PULSAR portfolio, regardless of product or collection.---Key Responsibilities – Initial 3-Month Contract with potential 3-Month extensionFit, Sizing & Product SpecificationReview all existing product ranges with a focus on fit, sizing consistency and wearabilityIdentify inconsistencies across ranges and propose improvementsCreate and implement standardised size charts across all garment ranges including global "to fit" chartsUpdate product workbooks / technical files, ensuring size charts are accurate and consistentLiaise with internal teams and suppliers to communicate sizing updates and technical requirements---Key Responsibilities – Permanent Role (Future Scope)Quality Control & ProductionCarry out QC checks on bulk production, including weekly container and pallet arrivalsInspect garments against approved samples and specificationsProcess and assess customer returns and any faulty products, identifying root causes and corrective actions and reporting back to factoriesFabric & Materials ControlSet up and manage a bulk fabric checking process, including:Fabric inspection on receiptOngoing monitoring and recording of fabric qualityCheck and record fabric weightsInspect and verify Arc-rated and certified fabrics to ensure compliance with required standardsMaintain clear QC records and reportingStock & Sales Sample ManagementConduct regular garment quality stock checksArrange and manage sales and marketing samples for new and existing productsWork closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of sales and marketing samples at PP stageSupport the launch of new products from a technical and QC perspectiveGeneralWork collaboratively with Product Development, Purchasing & Quality, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain teamsCarry out ad-hoc duties as required to support business needs---Skills & Experience RequiredEssentialProven experience as a Garment Technician and/or Quality Control TechnicianStrong knowledge of garment construction, fit, and sizingExperience working with technical workwear, FR, or ARC clothing (highly desirable)Ability to interpret and create technical product specifications and size chartsHigh attention to detail and strong organisational skillsConfident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers and internal teamsAbility to work independently and manage multiple tasksExperience with bulk production inspectionsExperience handling returns analysis and corrective actionsDesirableKnowledge of fabric testing, weights, and performance standardsUnderstanding of ARC flash and FR compliance standards---Personal AttributesMethodical and process-drivenProactive and solutions-focusedComfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environmentStrong problem-solving skills