Trainee Product Quality Technologist – Placement Student

About the placement

You don’t watch from the sidelines around here — you get stuck in. Through hands-on experience and responsibility from the get-go, you’ll gain a vast insight into how our business works and contribute to it from day one. Inspiring, supportive colleagues will make you feel welcome and valued. And we’ll also help you to develop your skill set and grow your potential through supported learning with on-the-job training, masterclasses, and an assigned buddy.

Before applying, please ensure that if you are offered a place on the programme, it has been approved by your university or educational institution.

Closing date: Friday, 6th November 2026. We reserve the right to close the application window early should we receive sufficient applications

What you’ll do

Imagine the number of lines in our stores. Then imagine the size of the operation it takes to make sure they’re all up to our exacting standards. Here is where you’ll shine. Life in the Quality team at Primark is fast paced and exciting. Working alongside product operations teams across a variety of categories from Ladieswear to Homeware, and our suppliers too, you’ll see that each product meets our high standards, is safe, legal and even better than the customer expected.

Drawing on your existing technical knowledge, you’ll be involved in the product and process side, from understanding texture, colour and quality of fabric to helping identify and investigate any issues. It’ll see you talking to suppliers and helping the Product Technologists deliver training. So you’ll get an amazing grounding in every aspect of product quality.

Why should you apply?

In Primark, we’ve always said everyone’s invited and we’re committed to making everyone feel safe and comfortable to be themselves. We believe that a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment elevates us all, and enables creative ideas and collaboration to flourish. Because when we work together, we can accomplish so much more.

And yes, this place moves fast, and it’s growing even faster but we’re committed to providing the best, and most socially and environmentally ethical fashion that’s affordable for everyone. Primark Cares is our commitment to reducing fashion waste, halving our carbon footprint, and improving the lives of the people who make our products.

This placement has real impact, you could even see the results of your work, out on the shop floor! Make your CV look amazing and if you wow us, there could be a permanent job up for grabs when you graduate.

Isn’t it time you put theory into practice? We think so.

What you’ll need

Collaboration skills are first and foremost. You’ll also be a multitasker who can plan and prioritise — especially where your own work is concerned — and you’ll bring us integrity, initiative, and sound judgement. If you have all that and more, the Primark placement in Quality is the perfect fit for you.