Product Technologist - 8 month FTC

Job description

Please note this role may require travel within the UK and overseas About the team: The Technical & Ethical team ensures our General Merchandise and Clothing products are safe, high‑quality and responsibly sourced. Working closely with suppliers, sourcing teams, designers and buyers, we play a key role in shaping products our customers love while upholding brand standards and meeting sustainability commitments. More about the role: In this role, you’ll manage the development and delivery of product ranges across Sainsbury’s Argos, ensuring quality, safety and legality at every stage. You’ll work with colleagues across Buying, Design, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Retail to bring products to market that meet customer expectations and commercial goals. You’ll lead product evaluations, competitor benchmarking and risk assessments, ensuring technical approvals stay on track. You’ll also analyse returns and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and support delivery of category strategies and sustainability plans. For Lead Technologist roles, you’ll provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching and development for a small team. More about you: You’ll bring strong technical expertise f...