ARNE is an apparel and footwear brand/retailer based in Birchwood Park near Warrington, UK. We design and develop our products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east and then ship directly to our customers, via ARNEclo.com. We have recently branched out and are now also available via Selfridges both in store and online.
We have ambitious objectives over the next decade with the team believing all targets are achievable through new product category launches in shoes and womenswear alongside the creation of paid media, CRM activity and further international growth to amplify the great product / brand assets we have already created.
Reporting to our Quality Control Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all products are up to our high standards before they are dispatched to customers.
So if you are creative with a keen eye for detail, have a passion for the fashion industry and want to join us on our exciting journey please apply today!
Requirements
Work as part of the quality control team to organise and inspect inbound bulk shipments across Clothing and Footwear to ensure delivery meets the standard set out by the tech team both technically and aesthetically in line with the approved shipment sample:
* Measure and inspect garments against shipment sample.
* Update Excel workbook and keep a detailed record of defects and faults. Including photos, measurements and comments.
* Liaise with technical team regarding rejections.
* Must be commercially aware of timelines and the requirement to resolve issues ASAP when stock is on hold.
* Ensure shipment tracker/performance tracker, critical path and all ARNE spread sheets are kept up to date.
Essential Experience and Skills
o Ability to works individually and as part of a team
o Experienced on excel, word & outlook
o Organised and hardworking
o Good written and verbal communication skills
o Ability to work in fast paced environment
o Quality control and inspection skills
o Previous experience with AQL standards
o Ability to take accurate measurements
o Attention to detail and accuracy
Please do not be put off applying if you don't feel you tick all the boxes, previous experience isn't required, just a desire to succeed and a willingness to learn.
Benefits
* We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2024
* 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
* Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
* Option to buy / sell holidays
* Generous staff discount
* Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
* Health Cash Plan from day one
* Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
* Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100’s of places
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.