Technical Dyer

Camira; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a multi-award-winning textile manufacturer dedicated to innovation and sustainability. As a key player in overseeing the bulk dyeing process, you'll ensure quality and compliance while managing costs effectively. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail and organizational skills will shine. With a commitment to health and safety, you'll be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about textiles and want to contribute to a sustainable future, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension with Employer Contribution of 4%

Private Medical Insurance (Single Cover)

Qualifications

• Experience in managing dyeing processes and ensuring quality standards.
• Knowledge of chemistry and color physics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bulk dyeing of fabric, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Manage costs and facilitate continuous improvement in the dyehouse.

Skills

Dyeing Process Management

Shade Matching

Recipe Preparation

Quality Control

Health & Safety Compliance

Chemistry Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant Technical Qualification

Tools

Dyeing Equipment

Quality Control Tools

Job description

About our company

Camira are a multi-award-winning textile manufacturer with two centuries of heritage and a forward-thinking approach to innovation and sustainability. Camira designs and manufactures environmental fabrics for the commercial, public transport, and residential sectors.

Purpose of the role

To oversee and control the bulk dyeing of fabric for Camira Fabrics at Holmfirth Dyers, covering our night shift Monday to Friday.

The day to day

• To adhere to the Camira Code of Conduct and comply with all relevant quality, environmental, health & safety, data protection, and corporate legislative requirements.
• Working with the Dye house manager you are responsible for Achievement of the Dye Plan on Winches and Jet Dyeing.
• Responsible for Shade matching of products and ensuring compliance of the shade of fabric to a set standard before leaving site.
• Responsible for recipe preparation of dyed products, ensuring the correct dyes and chemicals are used in the correct sequence during the dyeing process.
• Responsible for setting the dye programs ensuring that dye is correctly applied on all equipment.
• Responsible for evaluation of all reworks including physical evaluation of the fault type, identification of the correct remedial action and initiation of the procedure to implement remedial actions.
• To be an ambassador for and to represent Holmfirth Dyers and the Camira Group with Suppliers, Customers, fellow employees and members of the public.
• To manage costs within the Dyehouse ensuring the budget is controlled and maintained.
• Facilitate continuous improvement of the Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Compliance Culture within Holmfirth Dyers to develop a focused right first time approach.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of control plans that enable efficient process control whilst capturing relevant data to ensure compliance.
• To maintain departmental Health & Safety standards by ensuring Risk assessments, COSHH and training is completed to a high standard ensuring safe operation.

Other Considerations

• An interest in chemistry and/or colour physics.
• Well organised both for yourself and your team.
• Attention to detail.
• This is Night shift only (22.00pm to 6.15am, Monday to Friday).

Employee Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Life Assurance.
• Pension with Employer Contribution of 4%.
• Private Medical Insurance (Single Cover).

Camira Values

Our success lies in our customer’s success. We focus on building long lasting relationships and delivering a brilliant customer experience to a global market; using digital technologies, providing high-quality products, support and services that add value, inspire, and exceed expectations.

Our commitment to quality, health & safety, and environmental standards ensures we consistently deliver products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements. We do the right thing, no matter how hard. We uphold integrity, honesty, and transparency with our customers, our people, and the planet. We respect our resources and commit to making pioneering fabrics and delivering value added services that contribute positively to a more sustainable future.

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At Camira, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We adopt a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture ensures all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. If you require any adjustments and/or additional support during the interview process, please let the talent team know.

Join Camira and be part of a company that values your unique skills and supports your professional journey. Apply now and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional fabrics.