Laboratory Technician – Hardlines

Career

The REWE Group with its headquarters in Cologne, Germany is one of the largest food retailers in Europe with a strong non-food business base. Serving customers through different channels such as discount stores, supermarkets and DIY stores in 13 different countries in Europe, the REWE Group combines an annual turnover over 53 billion Euro.

 

The Hong Kong based REWE Sourcing office, REWE FAR EAST is looking for:

 

Laboratory Technician – Hardlines

 

 

Scope:

 

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for the testing and evaluation of all kind of hardline goods and textiles and supports the quality technologist and the merchandiser in all quality aspects. He or she will perform product testing, compiles test reports and evaluates quality and performance of products..

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Preparing of test set up.
  • Performing physical testing on hardline goods, textiles and apparels.
  • Performing in-house quality assessments on hardline goods and Ready-Made-Garments.
  • Compiling tests reports for control and approval by the quality technologist of REWE Far East.
  • Uploading and updating technical documentations on internal database.
  • Evaluating the defects of incoming samples against companies quality requirements and discussing results with quality team.
  • Supporting and working closely with the quality and merchandise teams for all kind of technical related questions.

 

Requirements:

 

  • At least 3 years previous experience in either a European accredited testing lab or associated QA role in European buying office.
  • Profound technical experience in testing of electrical appliances and hardline goods.
  • Good knowledge of European safety standards and European directives for the above mentioned product groups.
  • Knowledge in EU chemical requirements and LfGB will be an advantage.
  • High social competence in collaborating with superiors, colleagues, external service providers and manufacturer.
  • Able to work in cross-cultural environment.
  • Good communication skills and good command in English.
  • Able to work independently, self-driven.
  • Hands-on PC skills in MS office.
  • Immediate available is preferable.

 

The right candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package including 5-day work week as well as medical insurance.

 

Interested parties please apply with full resume together with your expected salary to the Manager, Human Resources, REWE Far East Ltd. 17th Floor Linkchart Centre, No. 2 Tai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong or send an e-mail to Candidate@rewe-fareast.com.

 

 

All applications will be collected for recruitment purpose only and treated in strict confidentiality.