Textile Process Technologist: Dyeing, Printing & Finishing

Redwood Search; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of technical textiles in Chorley is seeking an experienced Textile Technologist to oversee dyeing, printing, and finishing processes. You will ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with standards while supporting production and development teams. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 with a 4-day work week, promoting a supportive team environment and opportunities for innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000

4-day work week (night shift)

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for process improvements and innovation

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across Production, R&D, and Quality teams.
• Manage full lifecycle of production trials.
• Collect, analyse, and present process and quality data.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all technical, quality, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of textile processes

Hands-on experience in dyeing, printing, and finishing

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

Clear and confident communication skills

Organised, methodical, and detail-focused

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

IT literate and proactive in approach

Team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Job description

A leading manufacturer of technical textiles in Chorley is seeking an experienced Textile Technologist to oversee dyeing, printing, and finishing processes. You will ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with standards while supporting production and development teams. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 with a 4-day work week, promoting a supportive team environment and opportunities for innovation.