Product Technologist

CompanyOKA

LocationDidcot, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/23/2026

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Occupation Type

Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£46,100 (£23.64 per hour)

Occupation rate applies

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Description

Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well.

We inspire people to confidently create a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British-born, today we have 15 stores across the UK – an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail-order service and a thriving website

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We know the best work is done by people who enjoy their jobs, so we create a fun and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and is able to thrive. We are looking for an agile and proactive Product Technologist with a positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit who can help us nurture this company cultur

e.
KEY RESPONSIBILIT

IESReporting directly to the Senior Product Technologist, the Product Technologist is responsible for managing and providing technical expertise to the busine

ss:Advising suppliers of technical, construction, legislative requirements and amendments required to meet OKA quality and technical standards across the Homewares and Lighting Ran

gesAssessing and approving samples and product technical files (Techpacks) to ensure products meet quality and legal requireme

ntsReporting potential QC issues with packaging and/or produ

ctsReviewing product execution - construction, fittings, means of production, finish, raw material, packaging, assembly instructions, labelling - to agreed quality and customer standa

rdsSupporting line management to ensure technical tasks are completed in line with the critical p

athSupporting Stores and Customer Service Centre by answering queries promp

tlyEnsuring all CSR information is assessed and entered onto systems accurately and within the required time fr

ameProviding technical information and guidance to colleagues in the Product Development, Merchandising, Design teams and overseas support tea

ms.Establishing and maintaining close working relationships with key personnel at Suppli

ersChecking and preparing samples for product select

ionUpdating and working with a PLM sys

temWriting change request forms to be shared with Suppliers to communicate running changes to produ

ctsWriting and sharing supplier corrective action reports regarding quality and technical issues identified during inbound quality control checks and following customer retu

rns
ABOUT

YOU 5+ years’ experience in a quality management r
olleNaturally analytical person with an interest in understanding how consumer products are made, work and per
formSelf-sta
rterHigh degree of accuracy and attention to de
tailGood verbal and written sk
illsConfident communicator of information to all levels within the Busi
nessAdministrative experi
enceGood commercial aware
nessExcel profic
ientA creative, problem-solving s
piriPassion for the OKA b

rand
OUR BENEFITS PA

CKAGE33 days holiday (including bank holiday entitlement), pro rata, plus Length of Service incr
easesDay off for your bir
thdayHealth Cash
PlanGenerous staff dis
countEnhanced Maternit
y PayEmployee Assistance Prog
rammeEligibility for a discretionary company Bonus S
chemePlus a suite of additional employee benefits including Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, interest free travel loans, social events, online wellbeing centre and

more
If successful you will become part of the OKA family, a fast-paced and dynamic business. If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and details of your salary expectations, notice period and right to work information via the link pro

vided.