Job Description

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Trainee Product Technologist at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

What You’ll Ge t

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:

• 27 days of leave, pension.
• Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Do as a Trainee Product Technologist

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Support product development activities by building knowledge of fit, sealing routes, GPSR requirements, garment construction, grading, sizing, and risk assessment processes.
• Assist with fit sessions, product reviews, testing approvals, and compliance activities, developing an understanding of product testing standards, claims, and quality requirements.
• Build knowledge of fibres, fabrics, materials, sustainability initiatives, manufacturing processes, and factory operations to support informed product decisions.
• Develop strong supplier communication and relationship management skills while gaining experience with Primark quality systems and operational processes.
• Support departmental objectives through effective workload management, administrative support, KPI delivery, standardisation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with Buying teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders, gathering relevant information, solving problems, supporting quality-focused decision-making, and representing Quality Assurance in department meetings.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared goals, proactively supporting team success and fostering positive working relationships.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset by seeking learning opportunities, embracing feedback, and continuously developing technical and professional capabilities.
• Show self-awareness and accountability, understanding personal strengths and development areas while taking ownership of individual performance.
• Manage workload effectively through strong organisation, prioritisation, and time-management skills, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are kept informed.
• Adapt positively to changing business priorities and operational needs, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and a proactive, results-driven approach.

Additional Information

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to over 80,000 colleagues and over 480 stores in 18 countries today and growing.

So, what’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. It’s that feeling that turns a job into something more. Celebrating the wins, working at pace, and pulling through the challenging times with passion, courage, and your team by your side. It’s what drives us every day.

You’re our driving force. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

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.

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