Colour Technician

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Ringway; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company near Manchester is seeking a Laboratory Colourist to develop, match, and test colours for textiles and fabrics. This full-time position requires a degree in Colour Science or relevant experience and practical laboratory skills. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:30 schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in colour formulation, adjustment, and shade matching.
• Practical, hands-on experience in a production laboratory environment.
• Entitlement to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct liquor evaluations, shade matching, and shade corrections.
• Raise, place, and monitor works orders.
• Perform laboratory testing on both uncoated and coated fabrics.
• Approve production batches against master standards.
• Carry out quality checks on raw materials.

Skills

Colour formulation

Shade matching

Laboratory testing

Education

Degree in Colour Science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Colourist to join a manufacturing company that uses coatings on their products, at their site based near Manchester on a full time, permanent basis.

The company manufactures textiles and fabrics and this role will play a critical role in developing, matching, and testing colours. This role is Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:30.

Location

This Laboratory Colourist role is located near Manchester, easily commutable from Stockport, Glossop, Macclesfield and other surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct liquor evaluations, shade matching, and shade corrections
• Raise, place, and monitor works orders
• Perform laboratory testing on both uncoated and coated fabrics
• Approve production batches against master standards
• Carry out quality checks on raw materials, including chemicals, to verify suitability for use
• Prepare and handle swatches for shade approvals

Qualifications

• Education - Degree or equivalent experience in Colour Science or related discipline
• Demonstrated ability in colour formulation, adjustment, and shade matching
• Practical, hands-on experience in a production laboratory environment, preferably within textiles, coatings, or paints
• Entitlement to work in the UK is essential

For more information or to apply for this Laboratory Colourist position, please contact Emily Mills on (phone number removed) or email (url removed), quoting job reference (phone number removed).