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Feridax is the UK’s largest independent motorcycle clothing and accessories wholesaler, based in Halesowen, West Midlands.

As well as designing in-house and distributing its own brand, Spada Motorcycle Clothing, the Company’s exclusive portfolio boasts some of the industry’s most sought after brands, such as SHOEI helmets, SIDI boots, SPIDI clothing, CABERG helmets, SENA intercoms and AIROH helmets.

Feridax also stocks a huge range of technical parts, from YUASA and LUCAS batteries, to RK and JT Chain, PETRONAS lubricants, EBC, NGK, HIFLO and WD40.

The Company services more than 1,200 motorcycle dealers across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands, and has recently launched plans to expand its distribution of its Spada brand worldwide.

A list of our current vacancies can be found below. If you are interested in applying for a role, please send your cv with a cover letter to recruitment@feridax.com – please include the job title in the subject header.

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Please note: We do not use employment agencies and do not accept unsolicited CVs or business approaches from agencies. Feridax retains the right to pursue and hire any such speculative candidates without obligation to third-party terms and conditions or fees.

Garment Technologist & Product Developer 

Position Available: Immediately 

Job description: 

Feridax (1957) Ltd is the UKs largest wholesale distributor of motorcycle and cycle clothing and accessories. Our in-house brand, Spada, has been going since 1994. All research and development is carried out from our headquarters in Halesowen. Spada is a well know brand in the motorcycle industry; following the success of the brand we have recently branched out into the development of mountain bike (MTB) clothing.  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Garment Technologist to be a key player within our Product & Design team. This is a thrilling time to join the Spada brand on our journey into new markets, with the opportunity to become part of a vibrant team, offering scope for development of yourself and your role. 

As the Garment Technologist, you will be reporting to Spada’s Product Development & Design Manager and will hold responsibility for the end-to-end quality, fit and construction of Spada garments, accessories, and footwear. You will be tasked with helping to develop the Spada brand to be the go-to motorcycle and MTB apparel company by creating world beating quality within every garment that we release. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

  • Sample processing: including garment measuring, assessment and compiling technical reports  
  • Sample management  
  • Tech pack creation  
  • Collating & confirming bill of materials for each garment 
  • Fit session management 
  • Manage the day-to-day communications with factories on product development 
  • Working with our Technical Product Advisor, manage the fabric and product testing function, ensuring all required compliance is in place, including CE and all regional, national & international laws in all countries we export and sell our products 
  • Ensuring all CE manuals are up to date 
  • Product cost engineering 
  • Work with the Purchasing Department to manage the critical path 
  • Ensure suppliers have all packaging artworks and instructions once PO’s have been placed 
  • Help with production knowledge sharing and providing cross-function communication to marketing and customer services 
  • Assisting the marketing teams on photoshoots  
  • Work with the QC team to trouble-shoot, problem solve and identify the correct action- plans 
  • Manage Supplier assessments and development plans 
  • Sizing & grading research and analysis 
  • Block development 
  • Researching new fabrics and construction techniques 
  • Product research and creating comparison reports 
  • Presenting to stakeholders and taking meeting minutes 
  • Create and manage an approved and passed fabric library 
  • Review and improve processes and operations 

 

Key Skills 

  • 5 years+ experience as a Garment Technologist within a large apparel brand 
  • Extensive practical experience of product construction, fit development, fabrications, production processes and minimum make standards 
  • Show passion for the product through a proactive and motivated approach to your work 
  • Proven fabric/textile testing management 
  • Experience of working with international suppliers 
  • Have excellent relationship and communication management skills 
  • Can diversify experience to benefit a small team, whilst being hands on and championing positive change 
  • Experienced in a broad range of product types across both mens and womenswear including outerwear. Additional experience with technical products such as   motorcycle PPE/MTB/Cycling, would be highly advantageous 
  • Flexible, willing to learn and keep up to date with the latest developments in technology 
  • Have excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise 
  • Excellent work ethic, highly organized 
  • Adobe Illustrator skills would be advantageous 

 

Desirable Qualifications and Experience: 

  • BA or equivalent qualification in a clothing related subject 
  • Expert level experience as a Garment Technologist in clothing/apparel 
  • Good knowledge of fabrics, technical components and sewing techniques 
  • An understanding of complex garment construction and manufacture 
  • Adobe Illustrator skills would be advantageous 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel 
  • Experience in MTB or motorcycle PPE 
  • Interest in action sports 
  • The desire to take a brand to new heights with innovative ideas 

There may be a requirement for international travel to carry out business with existing and prospective suppliers. 

Benefits: 

  • 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by one day per year of service up to 5 years 
  • Healthshield cash plan and Perks discount scheme 
  • Pension and Life Assurance 
  • Free on-site parking 
  • Staff discount 
  • Annual Christmas party (pandemic permitting) 

 

Hours: 

  • 8:45am – 5pm, Monday – Friday 

Location 

  • Feridax (1957) Ltd, Park Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2NT 

 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@feridax.com  

 

 

 

Sales Advisor 

Feridax (1957) Ltd is the largest wholesale importer and exporter of motorcycle and cycle clothing and accessories brands in the UK. 

Reporting to the Sales Team Leader, we currently have an opportunity for a Sales Advisor to join the Internal Sales department. On a day-to-day basis you will be making proactive sales enquiries to customers while working closely with colleagues in the Internal Sales team and external Account Managers.  

This is an excellent position for someone looking to embed themselves in a successful and growing organisation and play a key role in the continuing prosperity of the business. 

The candidate will be responsible for: 

  • Making proactive sales calls to customers (B2B) 
  • Tracking despatched consignments against previous day’s manifest 
  • Assisting with Customer Service enquiries (B2C) 
  • Answering sales calls 
  • Receiving orders and entering orders on to the system 
  • Assisting with the returns system 
  • Answering queries via the web chat system 
  • Physical archive storage 
  • Upselling where appropriate 
  • Maintaining process manuals  

Knowledge, skills, and experience required: 

  • Proactive telesales experience 
  • Customer service experience  
  • Microsoft Office packages (intermediate knowledge of Excel is essential) 
  • Multitasking abilities 
  • Fast learner 
  • Communication 
  • Team player 
  • Calm when under pressure 
  • Attention to detail 
  • Knowledge of motorcycle or cycle apparel and accessories is advantageous but not essential 

Benefits: 

  • 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 5 years 
  • Healthshield cash plan and Perks discount scheme 
  • Pension and Life Assurance 
  • Free on-site parking 
  • Staff discount 
  • Annual Christmas party (pandemic permitting) 

Hours:  

  • 8:45am – 5pm, Monday – Friday 
  • 10min morning break (paid), 30min lunch break (unpaid), 10min afternoon break (paid)